Historical Markers and War Memorials in Smyrna, Delaware

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Smyrna, Delaware

1 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — KC-67 — "First in the World" — Post # 14 American Legion Ambulance Service —

On West Glenwood Avenue at North Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on West Glenwood Avenue.

In 1924, the members of the David C. Harrison American Legion Post # 14 initiated the first American Legion ambulance service in the world. Its eighteen founding members were veterans of World War I who volunteered their time to transport the . . . — — Map (db m39026) HM

2 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — KC-67 — "First in the World" — Post #14 American Legion Ambulance Service —

On Smyrna Clayton Boulevard (Delaware Route 6) just west of Wheatleys Pond Road (Delaware Route 300), on the right when traveling west.

In 1924, the David C. Harrison American Legion Post #14 in Smyrna formed the first American Legion Ambulance Service in the world. The 18 founding members were veterans of World War I who volunteered to transport sick and injured community members . . . — — Map (db m174556) HM

3 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — Allee House —

Near Dutch Neck Road.

In 1706 John Allee, of a Huguenot family, bought a 600-acre tract, "Woodstock Bower," of which this land is a part. One of his sons, Abraham, was prominent in Kent County affairs until his death in 1776: Member of the General Assembly 1726, . . . — — Map (db m39589) HM

4 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — KC-106 — Citizens' Hose Company No. 1. Inc. —

On West Commerce Street.

The history of Citizens Hose Company No.1, Inc. began on January 6, 1886, when thirty residents of Smyrna voted to "go into permanent organization" to serve the firefighting needs of the community. Their charter was approved by the Delaware . . . — — Map (db m141288) HM

5 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — Commodore Jacob Jones —

On U.S. 13 close to S. East Street, on the right when traveling north.

Born 1768, near this site. Commanded U.S. Sloop Wasp in notable victory over superior British sloop Frolic, October, 1812, off Cape Hatteras. Commanded frigate Constitution 1818-1829. Died August, 1850. Buried at Cecilton, Maryland. Reinterred in . . . — — Map (db m39031) HM

6 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — Dedicated To All Who Served —

On Wheatleys Pond Road (Delaware Route 300) north of Baynard Farm Lane.

Grey M. Budd • † James E. Brown • † John W. Shallengerger • † C. E. Dick Burris • † Daniel D. Jenkins • † John D. Heverin, Jr. • † Thomas H. Pearce • † Walter L. Marryat • † Roy W. Jones • † William Billy Rohman • † David W. . . . — — Map (db m130456) WM

7 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — K-123 — Former site of Whitehall Plantation —

On Whitehall Neck Road.

Whitehall Plantation, once owned by the Chew family, contained over 400 acres of land and was worked solely by enslaved labor. Among those enslaved was Richard Allen who was born here and later founded the African Methodist Episcopal Church. By 1798 . . . — — Map (db m142525) HM

8 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — KC-60 — Home of Allen McLane —

On West Mt. Vernon Street.

For many years this home was the property of Colonel Allen McLane, statesman and hero of the American Revolution. Born in Philadelphia August 8, 1746, McLane had moved to Delaware by 1769. His military career began when he was commissioned . . . — — Map (db m39028) HM

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9 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — In Memory of Victor D. Ennis — 1919 - 1955 —

On West Commerce Street at South Delaware Street, on the left when traveling west on West Commerce Street.

WWII Air Force Pilot Held prisoner by the enemy for one year Member Citizens Hose Co. — — Map (db m174547) WM

10 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — Korean War Veterans Memorial —

Near North Main Street (Delaware Route 65) east of Providence Drive, on the right when traveling west.

Korean War Veterans Memorial Dedication June 28, 2000 War started June 25, 1950 — — Map (db m130459) WM

11 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — Maj. McLane Bridge Lake Como Spillway —

On South Main Street close to South Dupont Boulevard (U.S. 13), on the right when traveling south.

Major Allen McLane of the village of Duck Creek Crossroads, now known as Smyrna, Delaware, was one of Delaware's most significant heroes of the American Revolution. McLane volunteered for service in Virginia at the start of the revolution, and . . . — — Map (db m174546) HM WM

12 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — Pearl Harbor Memorial —

On South Main Street just north of South Dupont Boulevard (U.S. 13), on the right when traveling south.

In memory of those who perished December 7th, 1941 "A date which will live in infamy" Never again will one generation of veterans abandon another — — Map (db m174542) WM

13 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — Presbyterian Church of Smyrna —

On West Commerce Street at Benson Street, on the right when traveling west on West Commerce Street.

Proclaiming the Excellencies of Jesus Christ

"Behold I lay in Zion a choice stone, a precious cornerstone, and whoever believes in him will not be disappointed." 1 Peter 2:5

The First Presbyterian Church of . . . — — Map (db m174548) HM

14 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — K-102 — School District No. 5 —

On West South Street.

In 1829 the Delaware General Assembly enacted legislation resulting in the establishment of a public school system. The state was subdivided into local districts. One of these was School District #5, which was created to serve the needs of students . . . — — Map (db m142499) HM

15 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — KC-78 — Sgt. John B. Maberry — Medal of Honor Recipient —

Near West Glenwood Avenue.

Born December 17, 1841, John B. Maberry was the son of John and Temperance Brockson Maberry of Duck Creek Hundred. Responding to the call of his country, he enlisted in the Union Army’s Company F, First Regiment, Delaware Infantry Volunteers, in . . . — — Map (db m39024) HM

16 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — KC-81 — Site of Duck Creek Presbyterian Church —

On U.S. 13, on the right when traveling south.

In 1733 a charter was granted to “a dissenting congregation” of Scots and Irish Presbyterians who had settled in this area. A Meeting House was subsequently erected at this location. The Reverend Thomas Evans conducted the first service . . . — — Map (db m39032) HM

17 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — KC-84 — Site of Green Pottery —

Near N. Main Street close to Mt. Vernon Street.

In 1764, Thomas Green sold a one-quarter acre lot at this location to his grandson, Charles Green. Some time thereafter, Charles established a facility for the manufacturing of redware pottery on this site. The business is known to have been in . . . — — Map (db m39678) HM

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18 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — Site of Old Asbury Methodist Church —

On Delaware Street, on the right when traveling south.

The roots of Methodism in this community can be traced to the organization of a local “society” in the 1770’s. Meetings were held in private homes before a frame structure was built here circa 1786 on land provided by Col. Allan McLane, . . . — — Map (db m39027) HM

19 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — Site of the Duck Creek Society of Friends —

On Duck Creek Parkway.

The first religious organization to hold services in Duck Creek Hundred - 1705. Property transferred to Duck Creek Historical Society - 1962. Michael Desmond, Jr's Eagle Scout Restoration Project - 2002. — — Map (db m39711) HM

20 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — KC-71 — Smyrna Opera House and Old Town Hall —

On West South Street at S, Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West South Street.

In the spring of 1869, the Commissioners of Smyrna approved a plan to erect a Town Hall. Responding to the long-held desire of the citizens for a venue for public gatherings, architect Richard Mitchell designed the building to include a . . . — — Map (db m39030) HM

21 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — St. Peter's Episcopal Church — 22 North Union Street — Smyrna Historic District —

On North Union Street north of West Commerce Street (Delaware Route 6), on the right when traveling north.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Smyrna Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m130457) HM

22 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — KC-125 — St. Peter's Episcopal Church —

On Main Street.

Founded in 1740, St. Peter's was originally located near Duck Creek on the old King's Highway. In 1762 the congregation moved to a newly constructed stone chapel on the site of St. Peter's Cemetery. When the chapel fell into disrepair, the . . . — — Map (db m141377) HM

23 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — KC-85 — The Barracks —

On South Main Street.

This longtime Smyrna landmark was constructed by Robert Holliday in the late 18th century. The first known residents of the home are believed to have been the family of his daughter, Susannah Holliday Wilson. The origin of the name “The . . . — — Map (db m39029) HM

24 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — The Delaware House — 27 North Main Street —

Near North Main Street.

The Delaware House N. Main & Mt. Vernon Street c. 1817 National Register of Historic Places of the Smyrna Historic District — — Map (db m39676) HM

25 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — The Gray Box Chateau — 24 North Main Street —

Near N. Main Street close to W. Commerce Street.

The Gray Box Chateau 24 North Main Street has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1764 — — Map (db m174313) HM

26 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — The John Cummins Mansion — 114 North Main Street —

Near North Main Street close to Mt. Vernon Street.

The John Cummins Mansion has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior May 23, 1980 — — Map (db m174312) HM

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27 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — KC-103 — Thomas D. Clayton School —

On Monrovia Avenue.

In 1919, a new era for education in Delaware was initiated when a statewide effort to replace old and outdated facilities was undertaken. In 1922, the new Smyrna Colored School opened its doors for African-Americans and other persons of color . . . — — Map (db m141287) HM

28 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — Thornley House — 128 West Commerce Street —

On West Commerce Street just west of Benson Street, on the right when traveling west.

Thornley House circa 1920 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m174551) HM

29 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — KC-113 — Union Cemetery —

On Monrovia Avenue south of East Commerce Street (Delaware Route 6), on the right when traveling south.

The name Union Cemetery is derived from the fact that this burial site was created to inter deceased members affiliated with the African-American houses of worship in this area. Originally owned by James and Hester Till, the land for the cemetery . . . — — Map (db m130460) HM

30 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — Veterans Memorial —

On North Main Street (Delaware Route 65) east of Providence Drive, on the right when traveling west.

Smyrna — Clayton honors their men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States — — Map (db m130458) WM

31 ► Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — Veterans Memorial —

On South Dupont Boulevard (U.S. 13) 0.1 miles south of South Main Street, on the left when traveling south.

This plaque is dedicated to the veterans of all wars whose mortal remains now repose in this cemetery. — — Map (db m174543) WM

32 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Smyrna — NC-89 — Clearfield Farm —

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

33 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Smyrna — KC-1 — Duck Creek Hundred —

On Dupont Parkway, on the right when traveling north.

Originally embraced all lands south of Duck Creek and north of Leipsic Creek from Delaware River to Maryland line. In 1869 western half of hundred was detached and joined to western half of Little Creek Hundred to form Kenton Hundred. — — Map (db m243081) HM

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