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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Newark, Delaware

 
Clickable Map of New Castle County, Delaware and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg New Castle County, DE (832) Kent County, DE (266) Cecil County, MD (184) Kent County, MD (101) Gloucester County, NJ (55) Salem County, NJ (116) Chester County, PA (459) Delaware County, PA (283)  NewCastleCounty(832) New Castle County (832)  KentCounty(266) Kent County (266)  CecilCountyMaryland(184) Cecil County (184)  KentCounty(101) Kent County (101)  GloucesterCountyNew Jersey(55) Gloucester County (55)  SalemCounty(116) Salem County (116)  ChesterCountyPennsylvania(459) Chester County (459)  DelawareCounty(283) Delaware County (283)
Wilmington is the county seat for New Castle County
Newark is in New Castle County
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ADJACENT TO NEW CASTLE COUNTY
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101 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — The Roselle Grove
In 1995, to celebrate the fifth anniversary of President David Roselle and his wife, Louise, at the University of Delaware, the Board of Trustees chose to name this section of campus, long known as The Grove, in recognition of the Roselles' service. . . . Map (db m154674) HM
102 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — The Royal Deux-Ponts Memorial
The Royal Deux-Ponts was a German-speaking infantry regiment in the French Expeditionary Force under the Comte de Rochambeau. Rochambeau’s forces embarked from France in March 1780, and arrived in Newport, Rhode Island, in July. The regiment was . . . Map (db m139927) HM
103 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — The Train Stations of NewarkPomeroy and Newark Rail Trail
Pomeroy and Newark Rail Line Facts ⇒ Rail service between Pomeroy, PA and Newark, DE began in May of 1873. ⇒ The rail line between Newark and Pomeroy included 65 bridges. It follows the bank of the White Clay Creek . . . Map (db m238437) HM
104 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — The Visitors Center196 South College Avenue
The Visitors Center has been placed on the National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m154665) HM
105 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — NC-36 — The Wedge
The wedge-shape tract, west of the Maryland and Delaware curve, consists of approximately 800 acres of land. For more than a century, the property was claimed by Pennsylvania but governed by Delaware. In 1889, a joint committee appointed from both . . . Map (db m9961) HM
106 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — NCC-37 — The Wedge
Created from the difficulty in surveying the twelve-mile circle tangent point and the Tangent Line defined by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, this land between the State of Maryland and the Delaware curve is a wedge-shaped tract that was claimed . . . Map (db m243121) HM
107 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — University of DelawareA Brief History — South Green Campus Buildings —
The University of Delaware traces its origins to a school founded by the Rev. Francis Alison in 1743, which later became the Academy of Newark. In 1833, the state of Delaware chartered its first institute of higher education, called Newark . . . Map (db m154335) HM
108 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — University of DelawareA Brief History — The Green Campus Buildings —
The University of Delaware traces its origins to a school founded by the Rev. Francis Alison in 1743, which later became the Academy of Newark. In 1833, the state of Delaware chartered its first institute of higher education, called Newark . . . Map (db m154472) HM
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109 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — University of Delaware Alumni Association
The UD Alumni Association (UDAA) has strengthened the commitment of graduates to the University of Delaware since 1846 and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The names that follow are those who served as president along with the . . . Map (db m238444) HM
110 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — Veterans Memorial
In memory of the men from Newark who gave their lives in World War II and in honor of those who served in the great wars Ralph E. Adams • Woodrow W. Gravenor • Harold N. Sheaffer Robert G. Allen • Charles W. Greer, Jr. • Ralph R. Skillman James . . . Map (db m9901) WM
111 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — NC-195 — Vic Willis
Victor Gazaway Willis was born April 12, 1876 and spent his youth and much of his life in Newark, Delaware. He attended and played baseball for Delaware College (now the University of Delaware) in 1897. The Delaware Peach," as he was known, became . . . Map (db m92141) HM
112 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — Warner & Taylor Awards
The Emalea Pusey Warner and Alexander J. Taylor Sr. Awards honor an outstanding woman and man, respectively, of the senior class. Recipients demonstrate leadership, academic success and community service as exemplified by Mrs. Warner and Mr. . . . Map (db m238442) HM
113 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route
A Victorious Allied Army Passed Here 1781 was a momentous year for the United States. A French Army, led by General Rochambeau, had arrived in Rhode Island in July 1780. By June 1781, it was ready to join the U.S. Continental Army against . . . Map (db m189558) HM
114 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary RouteA French Legion Kept Watch Here Reported permanently removed
During the American Revolution Lauzun's Legion spent the winter and spring of 1782-1783 in Wilmington to help guard Philadelphia and Baltimore from British attack. The troops were housed in the Wilmington Academy, located where the Grand Opera . . . Map (db m209340) HM
115 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — Wilbur Owen Sypherd (1877-1955)
Wilbur Owen Sypherd served as President of the University from 1944-46, and his administration accomplished much, including a major reorganization of the University's administrative structure, reinstituting coeducation and strengthening the . . . Map (db m131116) HM
116 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — Wings of Thought
Resembling a bird in flight, Wings of Thought by Richard Deutsch celebrates the University of Delaware's long history and its abiding commitment to academic excellence. Honoring its founder, the Reverend Francis Alison, as well as the . . . Map (db m154834) HM
117 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — Winifred J. Robinson (1867-1962)
When Winifred J. Robinson became the first Dean of the Women's College in 1914, the school consisted of a muddy field and two buildings under construction on what is now the south lawn of The Green. Dr. Robinson visited every Delaware high . . . Map (db m131147) HM
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118 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — World War I Memorial1917 - 1918
In honor of the men of rural New Castle County who entered the military service of their country on this spot during the World WarMap (db m154808) WM
119 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — Your Gateway to Pencader HeritageExploring the Past
Welsh Tract Church William Penn granted a 30,000 acre tract of land to three Welshmen, (David Evans, William Davis, and William Willis) in 1701. They and their followers had left southern Wales in search of religious . . . Map (db m156971) HM
120 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Christiana — John Lewden House107 East Main Street
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m174442) HM
121 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Delaware House Travel Plaza — Purple Heart Trail in Delaware
Dedicated by Governor Jack A. Markell and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of Delaware July 27, 2011 The National Purple Heart Trail memorializes those heroic soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines who have had the . . . Map (db m186858) WM
122 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Glasgow — NC-A7 — Battle of Cooch's Bridge
American light infantry and cavalry under General William Maxwell encountered advance guard of British and Hessian troops under Generals Howe, Cornwallis and Knyphausen in this vicinity September 3, 1777. American troops were expert marksmen drafted . . . Map (db m147686) HM
123 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Glasgow — NC-42 — British PositionBattle of Cooch's Bridge
On the morning of September 3, 1777, soldiers of the Hessian Field Jaeger Corps encountered American light infantry positioned in the woods and fields along this road, which led from Aikentown (Glasgow) to Cooch's Bridge. The Americans attacked the . . . Map (db m57931) HM
124 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Glasgow — In the Beginning …Formation of the Delmarva Peninsula
[Left Column] [caption at upper left] A 250 million year old fossilized sea shell found in the Pencader Area Delaware is the second smallest state in the country. However, we played an important role in the formation of the . . . Map (db m158222) HM
125 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Glasgow — NC-53 — Washington's Reconnaissance
Generals Washington, Greene and Lafayette came to Iron Hill, August 26, 1777 in hope of viewing British army then landing along Elk River. Only a few tents could be seen. A heavy storm coming up, they spent the night in a nearby farm house.Map (db m9778) HM
126 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — Education for ALL, Past and Present: Iron Hill School, No. 112C / Iron Hill School #112C
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
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127 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — Exploring the Past of Pencader Hundred
Welsh Tract Church William Penn granted a 30,000 acre tract of land to three Welshmen, (David Evans, William Davis, and William Willis) in 1701. They and their followers had left southern Wales in search of religious freedom. In encouraging . . . Map (db m238421) HM
128 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — Historic Iron Ore Mining
[caption:] Iron ore like this was mined from Iron Hill and Chestnut Hill What is iron ore? Iron is a silvery-white, solid metal, though when found in Pencader Hundred, it commonly appears as a brown, and sometimes nearly black . . . Map (db m158219) HM
129 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — Historic Roads of Newark, Delaware / Petrified Log from Central Delaware
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
130 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — In the Beginning …… formation of the Delmarva Peninsula
From Pencader Hundred shipping was possible by either the Delaware River of the Chesapeake Bay. One third of the population of the United States now lives within a day's drive of Pencader Hundred. The shortest distance overland between . . . Map (db m238420) HM
131 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — Iron Hill
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
132 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — Iron Hill
In 1701, William Penn granted 30,000 acres of land to a group of Welsh settlers who were attracted to the area by the iron on Iron Hill. An iron mining and smelting industry grew up around both Iron and Chestnut hills and continued until 1891 when . . . Map (db m155426) HM
133 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — NC-211 — Iron Hill School #112-C
The Iron Hill area was a community of African American farming and mining families. Constructed in 1923, Iron Hill School #112-C was one of over 80 schools built with funding from Pierre S. duPont, who sought to replace rundown public schools with . . . Map (db m94286) HM
134 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — Iron Mining on Iron and Chestnut Hills, A TimelineIron Hill Museum & Science Center — Delaware Academy of Science — Reported damaged
1701 40,000 acres of land called "The Welsh Tract" was granted by William Penn to Welsh Baptists to build a new church and to mine for iron. 1702- James James, the 1st of the Welsh settlers to select land, chose 1,244 acres: from Iron . . . Map (db m238408) HM
135 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Reported missing
The majority of the United States population in the early 1800s resided in the Mid-Atlantic area north and south of Delaware. Travelers along the east coast from highly populated areas such as New York and Philadelphia had to pass through . . . Map (db m203676) HM
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136 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — Ninety Years Recording the Black Population of Pencader Hundred: The U.S. CensusIron Hill Museum & Science Center — Delaware Academy of Science —
1800
Total Pencader Population: 2,132 100% Number of Free Black Residents in Pencader:201 9% of Total Population Number of Free Black Persons Living in Free Blk. . . . Map (db m238418) HM
137 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — Robert V. Yost
In memory of Robert V. Yost 1927 - 1997 Founder of the 200-mile Mason Dixon TrailMap (db m238423) HM
138 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — Site of the First Iron Hill SchoolCa. 1880 - 1920 Iron Hill Museum & Science Center — Delaware Academy of Science — Reported damaged
On the ground before you are the archaeological remains of the original Iron Hill School #112C. The one-room school was constructed for the education of African-American students in the Iron Hill area. Archival records suggest that the school . . . Map (db m238419) HM
139 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — The Civil War 1861 - 1865Iron Hill Museum & Science Center — Delaware Academy of Science —
"War Between the States, Brother Against Brother"
The civil war officially began on April 12, 1861 when Confederate forces bombarded the Union controlled Fort Sumter. Delaware was a Border . . . Map (db m238413) HM
140 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — The Iron Hill Community: Free Black LandownersIron Hill Museum & Science Center — Delaware Academy of Science —
"Almost all of the Africans who came to America before 1865 were enslaved… Struggling to establish stable lives despite harsh conditions. Once they were legally free, their troubles were far from over, since African Americans were . . . Map (db m238415) HM
141 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — The March Through PencaderA Fight for Freedom
The Philadelphia Campaign was so-named since that city was the British destination when they sailed from New York, landing 17,000 troops near Elkton, Maryland. Colonial sharpshooters engaged the British in a delaying action at the Battle of Cooch's . . . Map (db m203673) HM
142 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — Welsh TractThe Origin of Pencader Hundred
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
143 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Iron Hill Park — What is the mound behind this sign?Iron Hill Museum & Science Center — Delaware Academy of Science —
Could it be …
1. a natural hill that formed millions of years ago? 2. a Native American burial mound? 3. a spoils pile from iron mining? 4. an abandoned charcoal furnace or collier's hut used by Abbington Iron Works? . . . Map (db m238414) HM
144 Delaware, New Castle County, Newark, Pike Creek — NC-83 — Eastburn-Jeanes Mining Complex(c. 1816 - 1900's)
This is the site of the Eastburn-Jeanes farms and mining industry. Marble from the Cockeysville Formation, found in three quarries in the area, was heated in kilns to produce quick lime for fertilizer and mortar. The lime was transported over . . . Map (db m92273) HM
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