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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Newark, Delaware
Wilmington is the county seat for New Castle County
Newark is in New Castle County
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After decades of dispute over property boundaries, the proprietors of the provinces of Maryland and Pennsylvania hired English astronomers and surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon to "run out, settle, and define" the boundaries between the . . . — — Map (db m243667) HM
On The Green south of East Delaware Avenue (Delaware Route 273), on the right when traveling north.
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
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
On Newark and Pomeroy Rail Trail at East Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Newark and Pomeroy 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
On New London Road Rt. 896 north of Hopkins Bridge Road, on the right when traveling north.
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
On Nottingham Road, on the left when traveling west.
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
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
On The Green south of East Delaware Avenue (Delaware Route 273), on the right when traveling south.
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
Near East Main Street east of South College Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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
On E. Main Street at Academy Street, on the left when traveling west on E. Main Street.
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
On Elkton Road at West Park Place, on the right on Elkton Road.
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
On East Main Street east of North College Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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
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
On Sunset Lake Road (Delaware Route 72) north of Dayett Mill Road, on the left when traveling north. 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
On The Green north of East Delaware Avenue (Delaware Route 273), on the left when traveling north.
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
Near South College Avenue at Kent Way, on the right when traveling north.
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
On The Green north of East Park Place, on the right when traveling south.
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
Near Main Street (Delaware Route 273) near The Green, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of the men of rural New Castle County who entered the military service of their country on this spot during the World War — — Map (db m154808) WM
On Dayett Mills Road near Old Baltimore Pike, on the right when traveling south.
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
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
On South Old Baltimore Pike at (south) Old Cooches Bridge Road, on the right when traveling west on South Old Baltimore Pike.
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
On Old Cooch's Bridge Road at Eggerts Road, on the right when traveling east on Old Cooch's Bridge Road.
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
On Dayett Mill Road south of Old Baltimore Pike, on the right when traveling south.
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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
On South Old Baltimore Pike, on the right when traveling west.
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
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
Near South Old Baltimore Pike west of Iron Hill Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Robert L. Melson Lane near Whitaker Road, on the left when traveling north.
[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
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
Near South Old Baltimore Pike west of Iron Hill Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
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
On Robert L. Melson Lane, on the left when traveling north.
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
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
On South Old Baltimore Pike east of Whittaker Road, on the right when traveling west. 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
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
Near South Old Baltimore Pike east of Whittaker Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
Near South Old Baltimore Pike east of Whittaker Road, on the right when traveling west. 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
Near South Old Baltimore Pike east of Whittaker Road, on the right when traveling west.
"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
Near South Old Baltimore Pike east of Whittaker Road, on the right when traveling west.
"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
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
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
Near South Old Baltimore Pike east of Whittaker Road, on the right when traveling west.
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
On Upper Pipe Creek Road, on the left when traveling east.
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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