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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Smyrna, Delaware
Dover is the county seat for Kent County
Smyrna is in Kent County
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On West Glenwood Avenue at North Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on West Glenwood Avenue.
In 1924, the members of the David C. Harrison American Legion Post # 14 initiated the first American Legion ambulance service in the world. Its eighteen founding members were veterans of World War I who volunteered their time to transport the . . . — — Map (db m39026) HM
On Smyrna Clayton Boulevard (Delaware Route 6) just west of Wheatleys Pond Road (Delaware Route 300), on the right when traveling west.
In 1924, the David C. Harrison American Legion Post #14 in Smyrna formed the first American Legion Ambulance Service in the world. The 18 founding members were veterans of World War I who volunteered to transport sick and injured community members . . . — — Map (db m174556) HM
In 1706 John Allee, of a Huguenot family, bought a
600-acre tract, "Woodstock Bower," of which this land
is a part. One of his sons, Abraham, was prominent in
Kent County affairs until his death in 1776: Member
of the General Assembly 1726, . . . — — Map (db m39589) HM
The history of Citizens Hose Company No.1, Inc. began on January 6, 1886, when thirty residents of Smyrna voted to "go into permanent organization" to serve the firefighting needs of the community. Their charter was approved by the Delaware . . . — — Map (db m141288) HM
On U.S. 13 close to S. East Street, on the right when traveling north.
Born 1768, near this site. Commanded U.S. Sloop Wasp in notable victory over superior British sloop Frolic, October, 1812, off Cape Hatteras. Commanded frigate Constitution 1818-1829. Died August, 1850. Buried at Cecilton, Maryland. Reinterred in . . . — — Map (db m39031) HM
On Wheatleys Pond Road (Delaware Route 300) north of Baynard Farm Lane.
Grey M. Budd •
† James E. Brown •
† John W. Shallengerger •
† C. E. Dick Burris •
† Daniel D. Jenkins •
† John D. Heverin, Jr. •
† Thomas H. Pearce •
† Walter L. Marryat •
† Roy W. Jones •
† William Billy Rohman •
† David W. . . . — — Map (db m130456) WM
Whitehall Plantation, once owned by the Chew family, contained over 400 acres of land and was worked solely by enslaved labor. Among those enslaved was Richard Allen who was born here and later founded the African Methodist Episcopal Church. By 1798 . . . — — Map (db m142525) HM
For many years this home was the property of Colonel Allen McLane, statesman and hero of the American Revolution.
Born in Philadelphia August 8, 1746, McLane had moved to Delaware by 1769. His military career began when he was commissioned . . . — — Map (db m39028) HM
Waterfowl Wonderlands
THe plentiful and productive Duck Creek marshlands have supported a long tradition of waterfowl hunting. Quoting Jasper Danckaerts, from his 1679 Delaware expedition (Lunt 1968):
Smyrna Shipping:
Starting around the mid-1800's, export of agricultural commodities produced in Duck Creek Hundred - by way of steamships serving Wilmington, Philadelphia and other markets, and later, via emerging railroad lines . . . — — Map (db m247065) HM
Bombay Hook Island - Bygone Days
The series of illustrations tell the story of dramatic changes to the landscape just east of where you stand over the past 200 years...from a riverine one in the 1700's and 1800's...to a large . . . — — Map (db m247068) HM
The "Thoroughfare" and Old Duck Creek
Prior to European settlement, the Smyrna River outlet to Delaware Bay (as we know it today) did not exist. As shown in the map at left, the historic path of "Old Duck Creek" made a right turn . . . — — Map (db m247070) HM
A Plentiful and Prosperous Place
The map at left (circa 1630) and quote below highlight the wealth of natural resources as viewed by early Delaware Bay explorers:
"The land is very good and fruitefull...covered . . . — — Map (db m247079) HM
This poster depicts the heyday of the grand resort that existed at nearby Woodland Beach during the late 1800's to early 1900's. Note the passenger train, steamship, grand hotel, dance hall and other resort facilities. As many as a thousand visitors . . . — — Map (db m247066) HM
"Ho! For Collins Beach!"
Back in the 1800's [unreadable] The famous Hygenia House hotel at left [unreadable] dance pavilion and restaurant. A merry-go-round, bath house and other amenities were also on hand to . . . — — Map (db m247122) HM
On South Main Street close to South Dupont Boulevard (U.S. 13), on the right when traveling south.
Major Allen McLane of the village of Duck Creek Crossroads, now known as Smyrna, Delaware, was one of Delaware's most significant heroes of the American Revolution.
McLane volunteered for service in Virginia at the start of the revolution, and . . . — — Map (db m174546) HM WM
On South Main Street just north of South Dupont Boulevard (U.S. 13), on the right when traveling south.
In memory of
those who perished
December 7th, 1941
"A date which will live in infamy"
Never again
will one generation of veterans
abandon another — — Map (db m174542) WM
In 1829 the Delaware General Assembly enacted legislation resulting in the establishment of a public school system. The state was subdivided into local districts. One of these was School District #5, which was created to serve the needs of students . . . — — Map (db m142499) HM
Born December 17, 1841, John B. Maberry was the son of John and Temperance Brockson Maberry of Duck Creek Hundred. Responding to the call of his country, he enlisted in the Union Army’s Company F, First Regiment, Delaware Infantry Volunteers, in . . . — — Map (db m39024) HM
In 1733 a charter was granted to “a dissenting congregation” of Scots and Irish Presbyterians who had settled in this area. A Meeting House was subsequently erected at this location. The Reverend Thomas Evans conducted the first service . . . — — Map (db m39032) HM
In 1764, Thomas Green sold a one-quarter acre lot at this location to his grandson, Charles Green. Some time thereafter, Charles established a facility for the manufacturing of redware pottery on this site. The business is known to have been in . . . — — Map (db m39678) HM
On Delaware Street, on the right when traveling south.
The roots of Methodism in this community can be traced to the organization of a local “society” in the 1770’s. Meetings were held in private homes before a frame structure was built here circa 1786 on land provided by Col. Allan McLane, . . . — — Map (db m39027) HM
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. — — Map (db m39711) HM
On West South Street at S, Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West South Street.
In the spring of 1869, the Commissioners of Smyrna approved a plan to erect a Town Hall. Responding to the long-held desire of the citizens for a venue for public gatherings, architect Richard Mitchell designed the building to include a . . . — — Map (db m39030) HM
Founded in 1740, St. Peter's was originally located near Duck Creek on the old King's Highway. In 1762 the congregation moved to a newly constructed stone chapel on the site of St. Peter's Cemetery. When the chapel fell into disrepair, the . . . — — Map (db m141377) HM
This longtime Smyrna landmark was constructed by Robert Holliday in the late 18th century. The first known residents of the home are believed to have been the family of his daughter, Susannah Holliday Wilson. The origin of the name “The . . . — — Map (db m39029) HM
The Gray Box Chateau
24 North Main Street
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1764 — — Map (db m174313) HM
Near North Main Street close to Mt. Vernon Street.
The John Cummins Mansion has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior May 23, 1980 — — Map (db m174312) HM
In 1919, a new era for education in Delaware was initiated when a statewide effort to replace old and outdated facilities was undertaken. In 1922, the new Smyrna Colored School opened its doors for African-Americans and other persons of color . . . — — Map (db m141287) HM
On West Commerce Street just west of Benson Street, on the right when traveling west.
Thornley
House
circa 1920
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
— — Map (db m174551) HM
On Monrovia Avenue south of East Commerce Street (Delaware Route 6), on the right when traveling south.
The name Union Cemetery is derived from the fact that this burial site was created to inter deceased members affiliated with the African-American houses of worship in this area. Originally owned by James and Hester Till, the land for the cemetery . . . — — Map (db m130460) HM
On Smyrna Landing Road, 0.2 miles south of Paddock Road, on the right when traveling north.
Built in the mid-eighteenth century by Captain David Clark, Clearfield Farm was the home of his grandson John Clark (1761 -1821), Governor of Delaware from 1817 -1820. John Clark served as Colonel in the Delaware Militia and as Justice of the Peace . . . — — Map (db m69112) HM
On Dupont Parkway, on the right when traveling north.
Originally embraced all lands south of Duck Creek and north of Leipsic Creek from Delaware River to Maryland line. In 1869 western half of hundred was detached and joined to western half of Little Creek Hundred to form Kenton Hundred. — — Map (db m243081) HM