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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BGL_macedonia-a-m-e-church_Seaford-DE.html
The origin of this congregation can be traced to the organization of a local society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church circa 1852. Desiring a permanent place of worship, the group obtained the old Bochim's Meeting House and moved it to a l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BB3_golden-rule-lodge-17-i-o-o-f_Milton-DE.html
The origins of the Independent Order of Odd Fellowscan be traced to the creation of beneficial tradesocieties in England. Composed of craftsmen whopracticed a variety of different or "odd" occupations,the purpose of these organizations was to supp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AYZ_standing-guard_Rehoboth-Beach-DE.html
Built from 1939 to 1942, the 11 concrete observation towers along Delaware's coast were built to protect the shores during World War II - and to last about 20 years. They are still standing after 60 years. The towers were the eyes for the guns of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM198T_our-communitys-role-in-world-war-ii-third-marker_Ocean-View-DE.html
At the time that Carl M. Freeman Communities acquired the property, the remains of these building were in very poor condition. Having been unused for decades, most of the roofs had collapsed turning the site into a safety hazard. After thoroughly …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM198R_our-communitys-role-in-world-war-ii-second-marker_Ocean-View-DE.html
One of those radar sites was located on the property that is now home to The Village of Bear Trap Dunes. U.S. Army Radar Site 11 became operational in the summer of 1942. Its purpose was to spot enemy aircraft, submarines or surface ships approach…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM198P_our-communitys-role-in-world-war-ii-first-marker_Ocean-View-DE.html
In the 1930's the United States began preparations to protect the areas along the Atlantic Coastline. To accomplish this many systems were installed around the seaports and shipping lanes of major cities such as New York, Philadelphia and Baltimor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM198C_u-s-army-radar-site-11_Ocean-View-DE.html
On March 12, 1941, the United States government purchased 10 acres of land here for the location of a mobile radar installation. Preparation of the site was completed the following summer. Construction was then commenced under the direction of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16UJ_the-explorations-of-giovanni-da-verrazzano_Lewes-DE.html
This stone is from Castello di Verrazano, the explorer's ancestral home in Val di Greve Chianti, Italy. He was engaged by the King of France in 1524 to lead a voyage of discovery to North America aboard his ship Dauphine. That Voyage is recognized…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15V5_st-pauls-united-methodist-church_Laurel-DE.html
In 1865 the Maryland Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church established a "mission" or charge circuit in southwestern Sussex County. At the time local members of that faith were holding meetings in Sharp's school, a one room school house lo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15TZ_trinity-methodist-church_Laurel-DE.html
In 1865, Reverend Isaac Adkins of the Methodist Protestant Church began to conduct services in Dorothy School House. The congregation was formally organized the following year. Meetings continued to be held in the school until 1873, when adjoining…