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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPUP_st-john-the-baptist-episcopal-church_Milton-DE.html
With expansion of settlement away from coastal areas in the early 18th century, there was a growing need for houses of worship to be located nearer to the homes of the settlers. In the spring of 1728, a frame chapel was constructed approximately t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPUM_absalom-jones_Milford-DE.html
Born near this place on a plantation known as "Cedar Town", Jones moved to Philadelphia in 1762 and in 1784 purchased his freedom. He helped to establish the Free African Society in 1787. A leader of the independent African-American church movemen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPUJ_slaughter-neck-united-methodist-church_Milford-DE.html
The history of this congregation can be traced to the early days of Methodism in this country. In 1777 a group of area residents gathered at the home of a "Mr. Shockely" to organize a local Methodist "Society." While visiting in July 1779, Methodi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPTV_the-war-of-1812_Lewes-DE.html
During the War of 1812, British vessels blockaded the mouth of Delaware Bay in an effort to disrupt shipping patterns and supply lines and cause economic hardship in the Mid-Atlantic. But when crews attempted to land at Lewes to replenish their sh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPTU_otis-h-smith-city-dock_Lewes-DE.html
In Honor of Otis H. Smith Entrepreneur, Civil Servent Mayor, City of Lewes 1950-1968Otis H. Smith was the founder and President of Fish Products Co., one of the country's largestmenhaden processing operations.During his long residency in Lewes, M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPT9_lewes-presbyterian-church_Lewes-DE.html
The origin of this church can be traced to the earliest days of Presbyterianism in America. A congregation was established here in 1692 under the leadership of the Reverend Samuel Davis. The steady flow of immigrants from Scotland and Ireland cont…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPS3_lighthouses_Lewes-DE.html
LighthousesTwo of the many lighthouses that have guided mariners on Delaware Bay for nearly 250 years can be seen from Lewes beach.The rust-colored Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse was built in 1885. It replaced an earlier lighthouse that w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPQY_life-saving-station_Lewes-DE.html
The United States Life Saving Service (U.S.L.S.S.) was commissioned to rescue shipwrecked mariners along our nation's coast. Established in 1876 and 1884, repectively, the Cape Henlopen and Lewes stations worked together to save thousands of lives…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPQ6_h-m-brig-debraak_Lewes-DE.html
On May 25, 1798 at 4:00 pm, H.M. Brig DeBraakcapsized and sank off the coast of CapeHenlopen, Delaware during a sudden squall.This memorial honors the thirty-three members of the eighty-five man crew who were lostat sea.James Drew??? ???????? ?? C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPPD_goshen-cemetery_Milton-DE.html
In 1801 funds were raised to support the building of a place of worship for local Methodists. On January 16, 1802, church trustees purchased land here "on a rising ground beautifully situated for that purpose." A frame chapel was erected soon ther…