Kenton in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Town of Kenton
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010
1. Town of Kenton Marker
Inscription.
Town of Kenton. . The origin of this community can be traced to the mid-18th century, when growing travel between Dover and the head of the Chester River resulted in the establishment of a Public House here to support the needs of travelers. Increasing commerce led to the growth of settlement. First known as Grog-Town and Lewis’ Cross Roads, the village was formally named Kenton in 1806., A post office was established here in 1857. With the arrival of the Maryland and Delaware Railroad following the Civil War, the town became an important shipping point for local goods and products. By the 1880s the town was home to 300 residents and a number of thriving businesses. On April 22, 1887, the Town of Kenton was formally incorporated by the Delaware General Assembly.
The origin of this community can be traced to the mid-18th century, when growing travel between Dover and the head of the Chester River resulted in the establishment of a Public House here to support the needs of travelers. Increasing commerce led to the growth of settlement. First known as Grog-Town and Lewis’ Cross Roads, the village was formally named Kenton in 1806.
A post office was established here in 1857. With the arrival of the Maryland and Delaware Railroad following the Civil War, the town became an important shipping point for local goods and products. By the 1880s the town was home to 300 residents and a number of thriving businesses. On April 22, 1887, the Town of Kenton was formally incorporated by the Delaware General Assembly.
Erected 2000 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number KC-66.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1869.
Location. 39° 13.617′ N, 75° 39.901′ W. Marker is in Kenton, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker is on Main Street close to E. Commerce Street (Delaware Route 42). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 64 Main St, Kenton DE 19955, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 865 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
