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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT4S_the-delaware-continentals_Wilmington-DE.html
On December 9, 1775, the Continental Congress resolved that a body of troops be raised in Delaware "for the defense of American liberty." Commanded by Colonel John Haslet, the Delaware Regiment consisted of more than 500 battle-ready troops when t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSPW_caesar-rodney-monument_Wilmington-DE.html
This statue was dedicated in 1923 to commemorate Caesar Rodney's ride to Philadelphia, July 1-2, 1776. Despite ill health, Rodney rode through thunder and rain to cast the deciding vote in the Delaware delegation for independence.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSLY_major-peter-jaquett_Wilmington-DE.html
Sacred to the memory ofMajor Peter Jaquett,a distinguished officer of the Revolution Army, who died at his residence, Long Hook Farm, near this city, September 13th, A.D. 1834, in the 80th year of his age, having been born on the 6th of April, 175…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSLX_old-swedes-church_Wilmington-DE.html
Erected by Swedish settlers 1698.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR3N_delawares-jewish-community_Wilmington-DE.html
This building, once known as the Morrow Building, symbolizes the founding of an organized Jewish community in Delaware. Jews have been present in Delaware since the 1650's. Until the late 19th Century, the Jewish community was too small to maintai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQJV_a-pathway-through-the-past_Wilmington-DE.html
The trail you are standing on is surrounded by clues to this area's history. Some clues are clearly visible. Others are in the ground where you cannot see them. Archaeologists and historians study all these clues along with written records to lear…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQJU_the-cauffiel-house-and-estate_Wilmington-DE.html
Once the summer home of a prosperous Wilmington businessman and his family, the Cauffiel House has changed little since it was built in the late 1920s. The colonial style brick house still looks down to the Delaware River over land that was farmed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQGZ_john-dickinson_Wilmington-DE.html
Nearby is grave of John Dickinson, Lawyer, Scholar, and Statesman. Member Colonial Assemblies of Delawareand Pennsylvania and Legislative Council of Delaware State. Delegate From Pennsylvania to Stamp ActCongress. Representative in Continental Con…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQGG_john-mckinly_Wilmington-DE.html
Delaware's only known foreign-born governor, John McKinly emigrated from Northern Ireland to Wilmington in 1742, began a medical practice and became actively involved in Delaware politics. McKinly served as a member of the Colonial Assembly, Presi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQB8_chester-bethel-united-methodist-church_Wilmington-DE.html
The roots of this congregation can be traced to the efforts of Methodist pioneer Thomas Webb, who visited this area to spread the message of his faith in the years prior to the American Revolution. Influenced by his sincerity and eloquence, a loca…