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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6FB_meeteer-house_Newark-DE.html
In the late 18th century a paper mill was established by Thomas Meeteer on the banks of nearby White Clay Creek. In later years Thomas was succeeded in business by his sons Samuel and William. the property on which this house stands was purchased …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6F9_pride-of-delaware-lodge-349-ibpoew_Newark-DE.html
The Improved Benevolent Protective Order of Elks of the World was formally organized in 1898. Designed to promote civic improvements, the IBPOEW is one of the largest fraternal organizations of its type in the world. Responding to the request of a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6F8_hiram-lodge-no-25_Newark-DE.html
By the 1780's members of the Masonic fraternity were organized and meeting locally. On December 6, 1802, a charter was issued by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania for Lodge No. 96 in Newark. This was one of four Lodges whose representatives gathered…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6F4_new-century-club_Newark-DE.html
In 1893 a group of Newark women established a literary and social organization known as the Tuesday Club. Later renamed the New Century Club, the organization became part of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Committed to matters of civic re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6F3_st-john-african-methodist-church_Newark-DE.html
This congregation was organized circa 1848. Early meetings were held in a log cabin at this location on land that was conveyed to trustees of the "Protestant Methodist Church" in 1850. In 1866 the members of the First Colored Methodist Protestant …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6EZ_the-wedge_Newark-DE.html
The wedge-shape tract, west of the Maryland and Delaware curve, consists of approximately 800 acres of land. For more than a century, the property was claimed by Pennsylvania but governed by Delaware. In 1889, a joint committee appointed from both…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6DN_deer-park-hotel_Newark-DE.html
Since the mid-18th century an establishment for public hospitality has existed here. The first building, of wood construction, was known as St. Patrick's Inn. Famous visitors included surveyors Mason and Dixon. The property was purchased by James …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6DL_r-t-foard-and-jones-funeral-home_Newark-DE.html
Completed in 1886, this was the home and place of business of Theodore F. Armstrong, a prominent local merchant and civic leader. Reflecting the growing prosperity of the community and its residents, this hybrid of Queen Anne and Gothic architectu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6DK_veterans-memorial_Newark-DE.html
In memory of the men from Newarkwho gave their lives in World War IIand in honor of those who servedin the great warsRalph E. Adams · Woodrow W. Gravenor · Harold N. SheafferRobert G. Allen · Charles W. Greer, Jr. · Ral…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6DG_oriental-lodge-12-i-o-o-f_Newark-DE.html
The origins of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows can be traced to the creation of beneficial trade societies in England. Composed of craftsmen who practiced a variety of different or "odd" occupations, the purpose of these organizations was to …