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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXVH_bridgeville-delaware_Bridgeville-DE.html
Settled in 1684 by Christopher NutterThrough a land grant from Charles Calvert,The third Lord Baron of BaltimoreOriginally referred to as "Attawattacoquin"Later known as "Bridge Branch"until January 3, 1871, thereafter named "Bridgeville"and was i…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX1U_seaford-hundred_Bridgeville-DE.html
Detached from Northwest Fork Hundred by Act of General Assembly, 1869. Northwest Fork Hundred, originally claimed by Maryland, then embraced all territory west of Northwest Fork. Delaware obtained undisputed title in 1775, upon confirmation of Mas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPVE_chaplains-chapel-united-methodist-church_Bridgeville-DE.html
Methodism came to this area in the late 18th century when pioneering circuit riders such as Francis Asbury visited local residents to spread the message of their faith. The origin of this congregation can be traced to 1859, when the members of two…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPVD_edward-redfield_Bridgeville-DE.html
Landscape painter Edward Willis Redfield was born near Bridgeville, Delaware on December 19, 1869. After studying in Philadelphia and Paris he moved to Buck's County, Pennsylvania, where he became leader of a colony of artists called the New Hope …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPVC_sudler-house_Bridgeville-DE.html
Erected about 1750, with additions during the Federal period. Land was granted to Cacilus Stevens in 1658. Francis Asbury preached here. William Jessop, an early occupant, was a pioneer Methodist missionary in Canada. From 1833 to 1971 the Sudler …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2FV_site-of-jacobs-school-143_Bridgeville-DE.html
In 1863 the Sussex County Levy Court formally approved the creation of a new school district to serve the needs of local citizens. A frame schoolhouse was constructed on this site on land provided by Thomas Jacobs. Measuring twenty feet in width a…