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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z2H_the-coursey-daisey-nanticoke-indian-burial-ground_Lewes-DE.html
Located with in this neighborhood, a short distance south of here, is the burial ground of the Coursey and Daisey families, members of the Nanticoke Indian tribe.
The graveside is unmarked except for a family tombstone noting the site.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S0W_delawares-beachnesters_Lewes-DE.html
Each spring, upon arrival from their Central and South American wintering grounds, Delaware beachnesters establish colonies and take part in courtship rituals. The birds lay their eggs in shallow nests scraped into the sand mostly between the dune…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S0U_the-osprey_Lewes-DE.html
The Osprey or Fish Hawk is found April through October in both salt and freshwater areas of the state. Almost as large as a Bald Eagle, the Osprey looks like a cross between a hawk and a gull.
Osprey can spot fish from extreme heights. Typical…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I2F_the-u-s-navy-at-cape-henlopen_Lewes-DE.html
The United States Navy's ties to Cape Henlopen spanned nearly 100 years. The Navy first came to the Cape in 1898 to build a signal tower during the Spanish American War. In the 20th century, the Navy kept a communications station he, beginning wit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I25_the-great-dune_Lewes-DE.html
You are standing on the Great Dune, the largest sand hill between Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Cape Hatteras, North Carolina. This is the dune's highest point, about 80 feet above the Atlantic Ocean.
It took thousands of years and the actions o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1I24_the-cape-henlopen-lighthouse_Lewes-DE.html
For more than 150 years, the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse guided ships into Delaware Bay on their way to the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia.
The Cape Henlopen Lighthouse had its beginnings in 1761. Philadelphia merchants and ship owners were…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CZ5_slave-quarter_Seaford-DE.html
This is the only documented log slave quarter still in existence in Delaware. This 1 ½ story framed quarter was 24' by 16' with a porch. The interior walls were lath and plaster.
Governor Ross had as many as fourteen slaves. Some probably …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CYB_family-home-of-william-h-h-ross_Seaford-DE.html
William Henry Harrison Ross Delaware's 27th andyoungest governor from1851 - 1855
Following his term as governor, Ross began construction of this Italian Villa style house. This was a popular 19th century architectural style.
This structure e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CXX_rehoboth-beach-volunteer-fire-company_Rehoboth-Beach-DE.html
The tower houses the original 1906 fire bell of the Rehobeth Volunteer Fire Company. This display and the new flag pole were built under the direction of the 1993 officers and members of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. with special…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BMZ_rising-sun-lodge-4-f-a-m-p-h-a_Milton-DE.html
The roots of African-American Masonry in this countrycan be traced to the period of the American Revolution,when founder Prince Hall and others established thefirst Masonic Lodge for men of color in Boston,Massachusetts. By the early 19th century …