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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B2Z_bethel-african-methodist-episcopal-church_Milford-DE.html
It is believed that parishioners of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church were worshiping in a private residence on North Street by 1859. The church eventually moved to a site on Church Street to accommodate the growing congregation. On March …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B2Y_christ-church_Milford-DE.html
Christ Church Mispillion was the second parish in Delaware established by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. The Rev. Thomas Crawford first held services of the Church of England in lower Kent County in 1704. The previ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19XM_the-delaware-regiment_Dover-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/HM15J4_the-congressional-medal-of-honor_Dover-DE.html
In Respectful Memoryof Those Delawareans who have recievedThe Congressional Medal Of Honor for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidityat the risk of life and beyond the call of duty.——???The Medal of Honor is the highest award that canbe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM152R_bethel-methodist-church_Harrington-DE.html
The roots of Methodism in this community can be traced to the late 18th century, when Methodist pioneers such as Francis Asbury traveled throughout this area spreading the message of their faith. Over time some church members became dissatisfied w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM152Q_todds-chapel-united-methodist-church_Greenwood-DE.html
???The origin of this congregation can be traced to the days of the American Revolution, when Methodist pioneers such as Francis Asbury and Freeborn Garrettson traveled throughout this area organizing groups or "societies" for worship. Many of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYHP_vietnam-memorial_Dover-DE.html
Robert P. Archer Jr., Donald Ray Bailey, Paul L. Berry, Bruch E. Clough, Toby Ernest Collins, George H. Coppage, III, George W. Cripps, Clifton Cubbage, Bruce E. Dolbow, Robert H. Donaway, Harold W. Haddick, Jan Victor Henrickson, Lawrence E. Hitc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYHO_bioretention_Dover-DE.html
This facility was converted from a stormwater pond into a bioretention facility in 2009. A bioretention facility, also known as a rain garden, filters polluted stormwater before it enters into a waterway.When it rains, water washes over parking lo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYHN_dover_Dover-DE.html
County seat since 1680. William Penn, in 1683, ordered townsite laid out and named Dover. Plotted in 1717. Temporary capital in 1777 and permanent capital since 1779. Federal Constitution ratified here in 1787 making Delaware First State in Union.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYHM_east-dover-hundred_Dover-DE.html
Originally part of St. Jones Hundred renamed Dover Hundred 1823, the boundaries being Little Creek on north and St. Jones Creek on south, extending from Delaware River to Maryland line. Dover Hundred was divided 1877 into two hundreds, called East…