The passage of the Public School Law of 1829 brought free public education to Delaware and divided the state into many small districts overseen by county superintendents. Blackbird District No. 60 was first noted in the record of an Annual Meeting . . . — — Map (db m94186) HM
This memorial stands as a symbol of America's honor and recognition of the men and women who served and sacrificed their lives in the Global War on Terrorism.
Following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, many of our service . . . — — Map (db m245068) WM
In memory of all who served with courage, strength and grace
When our nations young men and women made the commitment to defend a 'nation they never knew, and a people they never met.'
M.I.A.
8,177
K.I.A.
54,246
We will . . . — — Map (db m174541) WM
A log church was built here in 1789 on land donated by Joseph Dickinson. The church was named "Dickinson's Chapel" in his honor. Francis Asbury and many other pioneers of American Methodism conducted services here. Levi Scott, a native of this area . . . — — Map (db m10608) HM
Scott Church and its congregation grew from a Sunday school that was started in Blackbird in 1886. By 1898, the church was incorporated and a site for the church was purchased. Construction began in 1899 and the church was dedicated on Sunday, . . . — — Map (db m290635) HM
William Lloyd Nelson was born near Dover, Delaware, on February 22, 1918. He was the son of J. Clarence and Carrie Phillips Nelson. Following his family's move to a farm near Middletown, he was educated in the public schools of the community. He . . . — — Map (db m245058) HM
On April 5, 1923 a frame schoolhouse located nearby was destroyed by a storm. Within two weeks the General Assembly appropriated $5,000 to construct a new school. Although the amount proved to be inadequate, P.S. duPont, through the Delaware . . . — — Map (db m264102) HM
A community of free African Americans, known as Charley Town, was located here by the mid-19th century. Between 1845 and 1855 brothers Samuel and John Townsend purchased several large tracts of farmland in the vicinity. The Delaware Railroad arrived . . . — — Map (db m141455) HM
★ Killed in Action ★
William W. Blackburn •
J. Spencer Buckson, Jr. •
Donald C. Caulk •
Joseph C. Guessford •
Byard S. Henderson •
J. Liston McClain, Jr. •
William H. Peel •
Ralph L. Webber
Allen, William H. • . . . — — Map (db m174536) WM
In memory of all those who served in Vietnam with courage, strength and grace. Your spirits are with us always as you gave the ultimate sacrifice.
K.I.A.
58,191
M.I.A.
2,413
In special memory of POW's/MIAs
We will not rest . . . — — Map (db m174533) WM
