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

Nicholas Ridgely

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010

1. Nicholas Ridgely Marker

Inscription. In this churchyard lie the remains of Nicholas Ridgely, Statesman and Jurist. Born in Dover, 1762, eldest son of Dr. Charles Greenbury Ridgely and Mary Wynkoop Ridgely. Member of State Convention which ratified the Federal Constitution, December 7, 1787. Repeatedly Member of General Assembly from 1788 until 1801. Attorney-General of Delaware, 1791-1801. Delegate to Second State Constitutional Convention, 1791-92. Chancellor of Delaware from 1801 until his death, 1830.

Erected 1933 by Historic Markers Commission. (Marker Number KC-A3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1778.

Location. 39° 9.28′ N, 75° 31.379′ W. Marker is in Dover, Delaware, in Kent County. It is at the intersection of South State Street and East Water Street on South State Street. Marker is on wall at entrance to churchyard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dover DE 19901, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Caesar Rodney (here, next to this marker); Old Christ Church (here, next to this marker); Loockerman House

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Stevenson House (about 300 feet away); Charles Inglis (about 300 feet away); Revolutionary War Patriot John Banning (about 400 feet away); John Bell House (about 500 feet away); Site of King George’s Tavern (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.

More about this marker. Although this marker does not have a number on it, the updated online records of the Delaware Public Archives identify it as being number "KC-A3".

Also see . . . Nicholas Ridgely - Ratifier of the US Constitution. (Submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Nicholas Ridgely Marker, with 2012 paint scheme and QR Code (upper right) added on image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 17, 2012

2. Nicholas Ridgely Marker, with 2012 paint scheme and QR Code (upper right) added on

Quick Response Code for quick reads with modern cell phones and similar devices.

Nicholas Ridgely Marker, left, at churchyard gate, Shares location with Ceaser Rodney Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 17, 2012

3. Nicholas Ridgely Marker, left, at churchyard gate, Shares location with Ceaser Rodney Marker

Nicholas Ridgely Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010

4. Nicholas Ridgely Gravesite

Christ Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010

5. Christ Church

Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,224 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4, 5. submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.