Kenton Hundred in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Town of Kenton

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010

1. Town of Kenton Marker

Inscription. The origin of this community can be traced to the mid-18th century, when growing travel between Dover and the head of the Chester River resulted in the establishment of a Public House here to support the needs of travelers. Increasing commerce led to the growth of settlement. First known as Grog-Town and Lewis’ Cross Roads, the village was formally named Kenton in 1806.

A post office was established here in 1857. With the arrival of the Maryland and Delaware Railroad following the Civil War, the town became an important shipping point for local goods and products. By the 1880s the town was home to 300 residents and a number of thriving businesses. On April 22, 1887, the Town of Kenton was formally incorporated by the Delaware General Assembly.

Erected 2000 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number KC-66.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1869.

Location. 39° 13.508′ N, 75° 40.082′ W. Marker is in Kenton, Delaware, in Kent County. It is in Kenton Hundred. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 265 Main Street, Kenton DE 19955, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Mid-Atlantic

and on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

and the Antebellum South.

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At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware (approx. 3.9 miles away); Floyd Durham (1918-2010) (approx. 3.9 miles away); Kenton Hundred (approx. 4.4 miles away); Little Creek Hundred (approx. 4.4 miles away); Cheney Clow's Rebellion (approx. 4½ miles away); a different marker also named Little Creek Hundred (approx. 4½ miles away); Former Site Blackiston M.E. Church (approx. 4½ miles away); Cheswold Volunteer Fire Company (approx. 4½ miles away).

Town of Kenton Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, October 29, 2024

2. Town of Kenton Marker - wide view

This is at the marker's new location in front of the old Kenton School.

Kenton Town Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010

3. Kenton Town Hall

This is the marker's old location.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,191 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on October 29, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. 3. submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.