Smyrna in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of the Duck Creek Society of Friends
Photographed By Nate Davidson, December 30, 2010
1. Site of the Duck Creek Society of Friends Marker
The first religious organization to hold services in Duck Creek Hundred - 1705. Property transferred to Duck Creek Historical Society - 1962. Michael Desmond, Jr's Eagle Scout Restoration Project - 2002.Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1705.
Location. 39° 18.367′ N, 75° 37.3′ W. Marker is in Smyrna, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker is on Duck Creek Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Smyrna DE 19977, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Peter's Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Korean War Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Sgt. John B. Maberry (approx. 0.6 miles away); "First in the World" (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Old Asbury Methodist Church (approx. ¾ mile away); Home of Allen McLane
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,027 times since then and 95 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 15, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
