Historical Markers and War Memorials in Ocean View, Delaware
Georgetown is the county seat for Sussex County
Ocean View is in Sussex County
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Welcome to the Historic Village in Ocean View!
As designated by the blue historical marker, this building is an exact replica of Cecile Steele's chicken house. In 1923, when Cecile was mistakenly delivered 500 biddies instead of the . . . — — Map (db m206363) HM
Welcome to the Historic Village in Ocean View!
The Coastal Towns Museum property includes the Evans-West House, a barn (one of the oldest in Sussex County), a wood house (named the Woodhouseum), and an outhouse.
The Evans-West . . . — — Map (db m206373) HM
Welcome to the Historic Village in Ocean View!
The Town of Ocean View was incorporated on April 13, 1889. Formerly known as Hall's Store, the first Town Council meeting was held on April 20, 1889, with nine elected council members. The . . . — — Map (db m206372) HM
During the spring of 1779, Methodist pioneer Freeborn Garrettson visited this area to bring the message of his faith to the people. Garrettson’s efforts were favorably received, and a number of local Methodist “societies” were . . . — — Map (db m38084) HM
Welcome to the Historic Village in Ocean View!
The first free standing Ocean View Post Office was built in 1889 when Ocean View became incorporated as a town, thus qualifying for its own post office. The postal office was a source of . . . — — Map (db m206362) HM
The origin of this congregation can be traced to the late 17th century when this area was settled by people seeking religious freedom and economic opportunity. Many were persons of Welsh, French, and Scottish descent who subscribed to the Protestant . . . — — Map (db m108849) HM
In 1923, Cecile Long Steele started a flock of 500 chicks. At 16 weeks, they weighted 2¼ pounds and sold for 62 cents a pound. By 1989, growers produce birds of twice the weight in half the time. Sussex County leads the nation in broiler production, . . . — — Map (db m37175) HM
In the 1930’s the United States began preparations to protect the areas along the Atlantic Coastline. To accomplish this many systems were installed around the seaports and shipping lanes of major cities such as New York, Philadelphia and . . . — — Map (db m66495) WM
One of those radar sites was located on the property that is now home to The Village of Bear Trap Dunes. U.S. Army Radar Site 11 became operational in the summer of 1942. Its purpose was to spot enemy aircraft, submarines or surface ships . . . — — Map (db m66497) HM
At the time that Carl M. Freeman Communities acquired the property, the remains of these building were in very poor condition. Having been unused for decades, most of the roofs had collapsed turning the site into a safety hazard. After thoroughly . . . — — Map (db m66499) WM
You are standing on land that was for generations known as the James family farm. The patriarch, Joshua Rubin James held dear this land he farmed at the turn of the 20th century. Rodney Short, great grandson of Josha James, remembered Sunday . . . — — Map (db m150136) HM
Welcome to the Historic Village in Ocean View!
The Tunnell-West House was built around 1860 by John and Sarah Vaughn Tunnell of Muddy Neck. We assume they built it for a tenant farmer to use while taking care of the Tunnell's . . . — — Map (db m206358) HM
On March 12, 1941, the United States government purchased 10 acres of land here for the location of a mobile radar installation. Preparation of the site was completed the following summer. Construction was then commenced under the direction of the . . . — — Map (db m66482) HM
