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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2FX_mount-zion-united-methodist-church_Seaford-DE.html
This congregation was organized in 1809. Services were held in a structure that was first known as Elzey Moore's Meeting House, and later renamed Wesley Chapel. With the closing of Wesley in 1852, the congregation was divided. On January 8, 1853, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2FW_cannons-ferry_Seaford-DE.html
Isaac and Betty Cannon began operating a ferry here on Nanticoke River, Feb. 2, 1793. Their sons continued it, built stores and warehouses in the hamlet named for them. The ferry became property of Sussex County following the brothers' death in…
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2FU_blades-united-methodist-church_Blades-DE.html
Formerly known as Cannon's Chapel, the first church building was constructed in the early 1870's on East High Street (then known as Concord Road). The Church was incorporated on July 16, 1877. In 1887, the Trustees of the Church purchased land at …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D8_christ-united-methodist-church_Laurel-DE.html
In the fall of 1831, Reverend Thomas Pearson came to Laurel to assist with the establishment of a Methodist Protestant congregation in the community. With its founding, the church became one of the first of this denomination in Delaware. Early mee…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D1_laurel_Laurel-DE.html
This site was originally part of a tract known as "Bachelor's Delight". From 1711 to 1768 it was included in a 3,000 acre Nanticoke Indian Reservation, authorized by an act of the Maryland Assembly. A village known as "Laurel" existed as early as …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2D0_woodland-ferry_Seaford-DE.html
By the 1740s a ferry service was being regularly operated at this location by James Cannon. He was succeeded by his son Jacob, who constructeda much-needed causeway on this side of the river for the improvement of the business. Threatened by compe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29L_academy-masonic-hall_Georgetown-DE.html
In 1827 the Delaware legislature authorized a lottery for the purpose of funding the construction of "an Academy and Masonic Hall." Land was purchased in 1840, and construction commenced the following year. The building was formally dedicated on D…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29B_return-day_Georgetown-DE.html
This event draws thousands as winning and losing candidates joining in celebration on the Thursday following each general election. Poor traveling conditions and interest in the outcome of political contests may have resulted in an extended stay w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM291_sussex-county-courthouse_Georgetown-DE.html
In 1835 a lottery was authorized to raise funds to replace the frame structure which had served as Courthouse since 1791. Construction of the new building began in 1837 following the sale and relocation of the original Courthouse to its present si…