Lewes in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Home of Major Henry Fisher
Hero of the American Revolution
Photographed By Nate Davidson, December 31, 2010
1. Home of Major Henry Fisher Marker
A native and lifelong resident of this community, Henry Fisher (1735-1792) was one of Delaware's foremost leaders in the struggle for American Independence. His prominence as a skilled pilot and his firm support of the Patriot cause resulted in his appointment by Philadelphia's Committee of Safety in 1775 to superintend the defense of the entrance to the Delaware Bay. Commissioned as a Major in the state's militia, Fisher continued to play a key role throughout the Revolution, helping to protect maritime commerce that was vital to the young Nation's survival and communicating valuable intelligence about British activities. Through the use of his own vessels and via overland express, he was the "eyes and ears" of the Continental Congress at this strategic location, providing information of great importance to American success. Known as "Fisher's Paradise," this was his home from boyhood until his death in 1792. It was subsequently the property of Colonel Samuel Boyer Davis, who commanded the defense of Lewes during the War of 1812. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.Erected
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 38° 47.017′ N, 75° 9.399′ W. Marker is in Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Pilottown Road (Delaware Route 267) close to Rodney Ave.. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lewes DE 19958, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. deVries Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); The De Vries Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Maull House (approx. 0.2 miles away); University of Delaware (approx. ¼ mile away); Tapping the Power of Wind Energy in Coastal Delaware (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. George African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church and Cemetery (approx. half a mile away); Station Master's House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Harbeson Railroad Station Privy (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 18, 2012
2. Home of Major Henry Fisher Marker
Photographed By Nate Davidson, December 31, 2010
3. Home of Major Henry Fisher
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 854 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 1, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 4, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 3. submitted on January 1, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
