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

The Delaware Line

Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, October 9, 2006

1. Monument to the Delaware Line

Inscription. To commemorate and also preserve to posterity the undying fame of the patriotism and valor of the officers and soldiers of the Delaware Line who, in May 1780 were reviewed on this green for the last time immediately prior to marching on their immortal southern campaign in the war of the American Revolution and from which campaign but few survived to return to their native state this monument is erected by the Delaware State Society of the Cincinnati and the patriotic citizens of Delaware May 30, A. D. 1912.

Erected 1912 by Delaware State Society of the Cincinnati.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1780.

Location. 39° 9.383′ N, 75° 31.401′ W. Marker is in Dover, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker is on The Green, on the left when traveling north. Located on the Green across from the Old State House. The circle road is also known as The Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dover DE 19901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ridgely House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware Decides (within shouting distance of this marker); State House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Kent County Courthouses (1680-1983) (within shouting distance of this marker); Votes for Women (within shouting distance of this marker); In the Council Chamber of Elizabeth Battell's Golden Fleece Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Fleece Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dover.

The Delaware Line Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 19, 2022

2. The Delaware Line Marker

The Delaware Line Marker seen on <i>The Green</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 17, 2012

3. The Delaware Line Marker seen on The Green

The Delaware Line Marker (at left) opposite the Old State House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 17, 2012

4. The Delaware Line Marker (at left) opposite the Old State House

Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 19, 2022

5. The Delaware Line Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 2,207 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 19, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. 2. submitted on January 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on October 28, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on January 19, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.