Seaford in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stein Highway
Photographed by F. Robby, December 8, 2007
1. Stein Highway Marker
This roadway is named for Samuel J. Stein (B. 1878 - D. 1961). A native of Austria, Mr. Stein came to Seaford in 1897. He was active in the business and civic affairs of the community for more than half a century. In the 1920s the State of Delaware initiated a program to improve the state's roads. The effort was initially impeded by costs associated with the purchase of rights-of-way. Convinced of the value of a modern roadway to connect Seaford to rural areas stretching westward to the Maryland line, Mr. Stein embarked upon a personal crusade to secure the permission of affected landowners. A strong advocate of education, he emphasized the advantages of attending more centralized schools, and the benefits for local farmers and businesses. As a result, he was able to secure the donation of necessary titles, making this the first paved roadway in the state to be built without property costs. Construction was begun in 1923, and completed in 1925.
Erected 2005 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-197.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Industry & Commerce
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Location. 38° 38.712′ N, 75° 37.802′ W. Marker is in Seaford, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is at the intersection of West Stein Highway (Delaware Route 20) and McKean Street, on the right when traveling east on West Stein Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 900 W Stein Hwy, Seaford DE 19973, 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: Ladies' Auxiliary of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (LASVFD) (a few steps from this marker); Seaford Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Making and Meaning of the Seaford Volunteer Fire Department Tribute (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kiwanis Park Veterans Memorial Monument (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Seaford Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); World's First Nylon Plant (approx. Ύ mile away); The Delaware Railroad (approx. 0.9 miles away); St. John's United Methodist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seaford.
Photographed by F. Robby, December 8, 2007
2. Stein Highway
From the marker, looking west toward the Maryland line.
Photographed by F. Robby, December 8, 2007
3. Stein Highway
From the marker, looking east toward Seaford.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,844 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 27, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
