Azimuth near Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ebright Azimuth

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 13, 2022

1. Ebright Azimuth Marker

Inscription. The highest bench mark monument in Delaware is located on Ebright Road. This horizontal control mark denotes an elevation of 447.85 feet above sea level. The Delaware Geological Society through its relationship with the National Geodetic Survey has determined that this benchmark monument is in the vicinity of the hightest natural elevation in the state. (Marker Number NC-85.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Natural Features. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list.

Location. 39° 50.163′ N, 75° 31.136′ W. Marker is near Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Azimuth. Marker is at the intersection of Ebright Road and Ramblewood Drive, on the right when traveling north on Ebright Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 Winterset Rd, Wilmington DE 19810, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Chester-Bethel United Methodist Church (approx. 1.1 miles away); Chester-Bethel United Methodist Church Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Pennsylvania (approx. 1.1 miles away in Pennsylvania); Grace Episcopal Church (approx. 1.8 miles away); French & Indian Wars

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(approx. 2.2 miles away in Pennsylvania); American Revolution (approx. 2.2 miles away in Pennsylvania); War of 1812 / Mexican War (approx. 2.2 miles away in Pennsylvania); Civil War (approx. 2.2 miles away in Pennsylvania). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 13, 2022

2. Ebright Azimuth Marker

The marker has moved across the street from its original location, near the location of the survey monument marking the highest natural point in Delaware.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 13, 2022

3. Ebright Azimuth Marker

Survey monument, set in 1933, roughly 40 feet south of the marker, indicating the highest natural point in Delaware. It is located along the sidewalk.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,638 times since then and 55 times this year. Last updated on January 2, 2019, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 13, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.