On Jack A. Markell Trail at Baylor Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Jack A. Markell Trail.
The Rise of Delaware's Railroads
The 19th century saw railroad expansion all over the country. In Delaware, railroads connected New Castle County and Wilmington to points north, south and west. Yet, the need for a direct line between New . . . — — Map (db m168198) HM
On Jack A. Markell Trail, on the right when traveling north.
The Rise of Delaware's Railroads
The 19th century saw railroad expansion all over the country. In Delaware railroads connected New Castle County and Wilmington to points north south and west. Yet, the need for a direct line between New . . . — — Map (db m252435) HM
On Dayett Mills Road south of Old Baltimore Pike, on the right when traveling south.
What is a Hundred?
A hundred is an old English subdivision of a county. Although the origin is somewhat shrouded in mystery [,] basically it was a tract of land large enough to provide a hundred men to serve in the king’s wars. In American . . . — — Map (db m156916) HM
The federal government recognized the need for a militia. It is mentioned in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The 2nd Amendment states “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to . . . — — Map (db m140181) WM
Near North Church Street (U.S. 13) at East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north.
1638: Peter Minuit with a crew of Dutch sailors and Swedish soldiers, landed the Kalmar Nyckel and the Fogel Grip at a natural outcropping of rocks on the Minquas Kill. They named the river and the fort they built for Sweden's Queen . . . — — Map (db m174888) HM
On New Castle Avenue (Delaware Route 9), on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1667, Crane Hook Church was located one mile east of here on what is now Pigeon Point Road. The Church took its name from the land located between here and the Delaware River. Under Dutch leadership, this area was colonized by the Swedes . . . — — Map (db m67354) HM
On Sunset Lake Road (Delaware Route 72). Reported damaged.
The federal government recognized the need for a militia. It is mentioned in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The 2nd Amendment states “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to . . . — — Map (db m140138) HM
On 2nd Street at Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west on 2nd Street.
On May 2, 1914, the Delaware Congressional Union and Delaware Equal Suffrage Association held a parade in Wilmington. Approximately 400 suffragists marched from the Pennsylvania Railroad Station to the New Castle County Court House at 10th and . . . — — Map (db m184921) HM
On Old Limestone Road, on the left when traveling north.
A stone on the facade inscribed with the initials "I.M" and a date of "1789" suggests that construction of this dwelling occurred during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a period of early industrialization in Delaware. Evidence of a stone . . . — — Map (db m145726) HM
The Industrial Track Trail highlights the full spectrum of New Castle County history and nature, including its natural fauna, beautiful marshy wetlands and, in this section of the trail, a notable resting place.
On The Green north of East Park Place, on the left when traveling north.
This residence hall is named for the northernmost of Delaware's three counties, New Castle County. The City of Newark lies within its boundaries.
The dormitory was constructed with state funding in 1925, in response to the expansion of the . . . — — Map (db m131154) HM
The Rise of Delaware's Railroads
The 19th century saw railroad expansion all over the country. In Delaware railroads connected New Castle County and Wilmington to points north south and west. Yet, the need for a direct line between New . . . — — Map (db m254886) HM
Near Jack A. Markell Trail, on the right when traveling north.
The Rise of Delaware's Railroads
The 19th century saw railroad expansion all over the country. In Delaware railroads connected New Castle County and Wilmington to points north south and west. Yet, the need for a direct line between New . . . — — Map (db m254887) HM
On Jack A. Markell Trail, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
The Rise of Delaware's Railroads
The 19th century saw railroad expansion all over the country. In Delaware railroads connected New Castle County and Wilmington to points north south and west. Yet, the need for a direct line between New . . . — — Map (db m275960) HM
On Rockland Road at Children's Drive, on the right when traveling north on Rockland Road.
Around 1849, George Murphy, a farmer in Brandywine Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware, built a house on this site for his father, William Murphy. In 1916, Alfred I. du Pont, who owned the "Nemours" estate across the street, acquired the Murphy . . . — — Map (db m184911) HM
On Lancaster Avenue at South DuPont Road, on the right when traveling east on Lancaster Avenue.
Founded by Swedes 1638 at Fort Christina, the first permanent settlement in Delaware River Valley. Called Altenae by Dutch 1655. Known as Willingtown 1730-1739. Incorporated as borough of Wilmington in 1739 and as city in 1832. Washington's . . . — — Map (db m19461) HM
Near Buck Jersey Road 1.2 miles south of Howell School Road, on the right when traveling east.
Lums Pond State Park
The pond has existed since 1735 when St. Georges Creek was dammed to power a sawmill. when the Lum family acquired the mill after 1809, they lent their name to the pond. Some twenty years later, Lums Pond provided water . . . — — Map (db m238407) HM
On Wilmington Avenue 0.2 miles north of Exchange Road, on the right when traveling north.
Fort DuPont State Park
Tucked beneath the northern foot of Reedy Point Bridge, Fort DuPont is one of the last open riverfront areas left in northern New Castle County. Once farmland, the site has been dedicated to defending the Delaware . . . — — Map (db m174456) HM
Near South Bedford Street (Business U.S. 9) north of Zoar Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
This monument sheds light on the facts that citizens here felt so strongly during the Civil War that they left their state, farms, businesses and families to head south to enlist. Delaware men served in units from Virginia to Texas. The journey . . . — — Map (db m199250) HM
On South Bedford Street (Bypass U.S. 9) at Zoar Road, on the right when traveling south on South Bedford Street.
This monument sheds light on the facts that citizens here felt so strongly during the Civil War that they left their state, farms, businesses and families to head south to enlist. Delaware men served in units from Virginia to Texas. The journey . . . — — Map (db m258114) HM
Delaware boundaries are made up of three distinct lines.
* The 12-mile radius, surveyed 1701.
** The Transpeninsular Line, surveyed 1751.
*** The Mason-Dixon Line, surveyed 1763.
All the lines were completed even before Delaware became a . . . — — Map (db m153857) HM
Historic Roads of Newark, Delaware
1. Old Baltimore Pike
The Old Baltimore Pike was built before 1720 and connected Elkton, Maryland to Christiana. It followed the path of an east-west Indian trail over the south side of Iron Hill. . . . — — Map (db m214020) HM
On Congress St. at Market Street, on the right when traveling north on Congress St..
In 1834, Joseph Cleaver built this house near the river and what was then the region's biggest port. He called it Linden Hall. As one of Port Penn's best-known merchants, he hoped to dominate the trade between the Delaware River and the farmlands . . . — — Map (db m10388) HM
On Stone Block Row at Brecks Lane, on the right when traveling north on Stone Block Row.
Henry Clay Village formed near the textile mills north of Wilmington in the early 1800s. As domestic textile production declined following the War of 1812, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company absorbed failing mills into its powder-making . . . — — Map (db m184913) HM
On Robert L. Melson Lane near Whitaker Road, on the right when traveling north.
Originally called "Marettico", meaning hill of hard stone, by the Indians who inhabited this area. Known as Iron Hill as early as 1661 when three Englishmen were reportedly killed there by Minquas Indians. Indians frequented Iron Hill to obtain . . . — — Map (db m155424) HM
Near Frontage Road south of Loop Road, on the left when traveling north.
For those
who served
1941 - 1945 WWII
Delaware State University
Tuskegee
Airmen
Lt. Luna I. Mishoe, Photographic Intelligence Officer •
Lt. Maxwell Honemont, Tuskegee Trained Observation Pilot •
Airman Nathan O. Thomas, 99th . . . — — Map (db m273486) HM WM
On Dayett Mills Road near Old Baltimore Pike, on the right when traveling south.
If you are just "passing through" or are a new resident or even a life-long Delawarean, we hope to spark your interest in the varied activities available in the Pencader Hundred Area. Whether your are experiencing these for the first time or . . . — — Map (db m156918) HM
On Dayett Mills Road south of Old Baltimore Pike, on the right when traveling south.
Delaware boundaries are made up of three distinct lines.
* The 12-mile radius, surveyed 1701.
** The Transpeninsular Line, surveyed 1751.
*** The Mason-Dixon Line, surveyed 1763.
All the lines were completed even before Delaware became a . . . — — Map (db m156796) HM
On Robert L. Melson Lane near Whitaker Road, on the left when traveling north.
One of the first tasks the Welsh performed was the establishment of two houses of worship. Among the Welsh were both Baptist and Presbyterian and the Baptist built their church on the north side of Iron Hill in 1703. Rebuilt in 1746, it remains . . . — — Map (db m158217) 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
Near East 7th Street east of Swedes Landing Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Rocks by Moonlight - Freedom's Landing
The Rocks were used by abolitionist sea captains and freedom-seeking fugitive slaves as a landing site in Wilmington's Underground Railroad network. Located in today's Fort Christina Park, a . . . — — Map (db m287071) HM
On Lighthouse Road 0.9 miles north of Ellerslie Road, on the right when traveling north.
The history of Fox Point has been rich and varied with each generation leaving its indelible influence on the area. Gertrude Dunlap, historian of the Fox Point Association, fondly recorded the memories of long time residents of the Fox Point . . . — — Map (db m191846) HM
On Greenbank Road, on the right when traveling east.
Constructed on this site in 1929, the New Castle County Workhouse-Women's Ward was the first women's prison in the State of Delaware and originally served as part of a larger penitentiary complex completed in 1901 at Greenbank. The building operated . . . — — Map (db m308203) HM
On South Old Baltimore Pike near Robert L. Melson Lane.
Education for ALL, Past and Present: Iron Hill School, No. 112C
The Past:
The Iron Hill School #112C, was one of the schools built for black school children in Delaware by philanthropist Pierre S. duPont as part of a $100 million dollar . . . — — Map (db m189506) HM
On South State Street at East North Street, on the left when traveling south on South State Street.
In 1787 the Golden Fleece Tavern owned by Elizabeth Battell, stood facing Court House Square on a property that included this site and there the Constitution of the United States was ratified by the Delaware state.
"Fully, freely . . . — — Map (db m142494) HM
On Anderson Drive at Bethune Drive on Anderson Drive.
The Federal Housing Act of 1949 established a goal of “a decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family.” However, a segregated housing market put this goal beyond the reach of African American veterans. In that year, . . . — — Map (db m92289) HM
On Kiamensi Road east of Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In 1867 on land rented and later purchased by the Trustees of the First United African Wesleyan Society, the first school was built with the help of the Freedmen's Bureau. In 1923, with funding provided by the Delaware School Auxiliary . . . — — Map (db m261918) HM
On McKennans Church Road, on the left when traveling north.
Farmland along McKennans Church Road, formerly owned by the Wells and Gregg families, was acquired by the New Castle County Workhouse at Greenbank circa 1915-16 and named Delcastle Farms. Located approximately two miles from the main prison . . . — — Map (db m145624) HM
On Market Street north of Delaware Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1857 New Castle County constructed a new prison complex on this site. Designed by famous Philadelphia architect, Samuel Sloan, the facility had two parts. The Sheriff's House (seen at left in this 1893 photo) provided a roomy residence for the . . . — — Map (db m274110) HM
On Concord Pike (U.S. 202) 0.1 miles south of Fairfax Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
Fairfax Delaware, conceived & built by Alfred J. Vilone. One man's vision becomes security & happiness for thousands.
Dedicated in appreciation & esteem by members of his organization, December 18, 1951. — — Map (db m192438) HM
On Broadkill Road (Delaware Route 16) close to Bennett Street, on the left when traveling west.
In an effort to remedy deplorable school facility conditions, philanthropist P.S. du Pont dedicated a substantial portion of his wealth towards the construction of African American schools during the 1920s. Milton Public School #196-C, which stood . . . — — Map (db m142586) HM
Washington Street
Bridge Commission
Created by
the General Assembly of the
State of Delaware
March 31, 1919
Alfred I. Dupont, Chairman •
Benjamin F. Shaw •
Isaac Elliott •
John S. Rossell • . . . — — Map (db m240912) HM WM
Near South Chris Columbus Boulevard 0.3 miles north of Dock Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported damaged.
1644: William Penn born in London, October 14, 1644
1660-62: Attended Oxford University
1675: Became a trustee of Quaker colony in New Jersey
1682: Wrote Pennsylvania constitution, Frame of Government and Laws. . . . — — Map (db m192809) HM
On Pulaski Highway (U.S. 40) east of South College Avenue ( Route 896), on the right when traveling west.
On 3 September 1777, approximately 800 Americans forming the “Special Corps” of Brigadier General William Maxwell engaged several thousand Hessian and Anspach “Jägers” (light infantry) and British light infantry in the vicinity of Cooch’s Bridge. . . . — — Map (db m238428) HM
1868 to 2021
purchased by the Graneys December 2021.
In dedication of the long history and memories of the Transcript, the Graneys chose to keep the building named The Transcript
It is now a professional . . . — — Map (db m299403) HM
On Dayett Mills Road south of Old Baltimore Pike, on the right when traveling south.
On 3 September 1777, approximately 800 Americans forming the “Special Corps” of Brigadier General William Maxwell engaged several thousand Hessian and Anspach “Jägers” (light infantry) and British light infantry in the vicinity of Cooch’s Bridge. . . . — — Map (db m157139) HM
On Sunset Lake Road (Delaware Route 72), on the right when traveling south.
On 3 September 1777, approximately 800 Americans forming the “Special Corps” of Brigadier General William Maxwell engaged several thousand Hessian and Anspach “Jagers” (light infantry) and British light infantry in the vicinity of Cooch’s Bridge. . . . — — Map (db m157140) HM
On Creek Road 0.2 miles north of Hopkins Road, on the right when traveling north.
The White Clay Creek Valley
The White Clay Creek Valley is a stream and floodplain habitat surrounded by rolling, forested hills. An important natural resource, the valley is home to more than 250 plant species, 30 species of mammals, and . . . — — Map (db m154633) HM
On Strasburg Road (Pennsylvania Route 162) 0.1 miles west of Telegraph Road, on the right when traveling west.
On this site stood the Joseph Buffington House, c. 1821. A tenant house within the village of
Copesville and now the Taylor-Cope National Register Historic District. 1792 - Joseph
Buffington, a blacksmith from New Castle County, Delaware purchased . . . — — Map (db m192741) HM
Thin black lines indicate changes in relevance. Between each pair of lines entries are ordered geographically but all have the same relevance.
* Inflectional forms of words are their plurals, singulars, and possessives as well as gramatical tenses and similar variations.
