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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM259N_whites-chapel-united-methodist-church_Milton-DE.html
Organized in 1838, a Methodist Society then called the "Coolspring Methodist Episcopal Meeting House" began holding meetings in a schoolhouse situated on a nearby farm owned by Mrs. Jane Warrington. Trustees were elected and incorporated "to build…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM259M_milk-house_Lewes-DE.html
Donated by Mr. & Mrs. Byron Pepper of Georgetown, Delaware
Typical building of farms of the 19 and early 20 century
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM259L_thompson-country-store_Lewes-DE.html
Built at Thompsonville De. c.1800
Operated by Thompson family from 1888-1962. Moved, repaired and reopened by the Lewes Historical Society in 1963.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM259A_mansion-farmer-the-david-robbins-homestead_Milton-DE.html
This two-story, late 19th century Victorian house was constructed in phases by the Robbins family between 1860-1909 and came to replace a modest structure built by David Robbins Sr. in the early 1800s. The most notable change made was a two-story …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24GU_charles-w-cullen-bridge_Bethany-Beach-DE.html
The present inlet was formed in 1929 and was widened and stabilized by the Corps of Engineers from 1938-1940. The first three bridges that spanned the inlet were plagued by a series of failures due to environmental and meteorological conditions. M…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM220Z_ocean-view-presbyterian-church_Ocean-View-DE.html
The origin of this congregation can be traced to the late 17th century when this area was settled by people seeking religious freedom and economic opportunity. Many were persons of Welsh, French, and Scottish descent who subscribed to the Protesta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21RV_history-of-lake-comegys-and-silver-lake_Rehoboth-Beach-DE.html
Lake Comegys and Silver Lake are natural freshwater remnants of receding glaciers from the last Ice Age and are notable for their close proximity to the Atlantic ocean. The Nanticoke Tribe held summer encampments around Silver Lake to gather shell…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21MW_shipwreck-of-the-faithful-steward_Millsboro-DE.html
The Faithful Steward, bound from Londonderry Ireland to Philadelphia, ran aground on a shoal September 1, 1785 with 249 passengers aboard. Stormy weather drove the vessel toward shore where it became stranded in 4 fathoms (24 feet) of water within…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/tmp-a91ba_delaware-confederate-war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Georgetown-DE.html
Base inscription-erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy Caleb Ross
Chapter #2635 and the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Delaware Grays Camp #2068. Front text-not legible, back text-not legible, side text-Smith Gilley, Confederate Army…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/tmp-be8e1_village-improvement-association_Rehoboth-Beach-DE.html
At the turn of the 20th Century, Rehoboth Beach was a quaint church camp village and summer residence for many seeking relief from city life. Horses, wagons, and buggies traveled the streets. There were no paved sidewalks, crosswalks, street lamps…