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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y1_old-christ-church_Dover-DE.html
Founded as mission by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in response to a petition from twenty-two inhabitants of Dover in 1703. The present church was erected in 1734. Among early missionaries here was the Rev. Charles Inglis, later fi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X5_welsh-tract_Middletown-DE.html
Approximate southern boundary of tract of thirty thousand acres granted by William Penn to the Welsh in 1701. It included what is now Pencader Hundred, Delaware, and a part of Cecil County, Maryland.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1X1_site-of-king-georges-tavern_Dover-DE.html
From 1724 known as King George's Tavern. On its sign was painted King George's portrait, supplanted during the revolution, by the portrait of George Washington. For many years the old hostelry was the meeting place for political rallies and used f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1V1_the-delaware-line_Dover-DE.html
To commemorate and also preserve to posterity the undying fame of the patriotism and valor of the officers and soldiers of the Delaware Line who, in May 1780 were reviewed on this green for the last time immediately prior to marching on their immo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S4_the-compass-rose_Dover-DE.html
First to ratify the Constitution of the United States. Delaware. The Compass Rose. Dedicated 7 December, 1988.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RT_the-first-state-heritage-park-of-dover_Dover-DE.html
The First State Heritage Park of Dover is Delaware's first urban "park without boundaries." It includes the many historical and cultural attractions within Dover's historical districts. Linking the diverse sites throughout Delaware's capital city,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RP_the-first-state-heritage-park-of-dover_Dover-DE.html
The First State Heritage Park of Dover is Delaware's first urban "park without boundaries." It includes the many historical and cultural attractions within Dover's historical districts. Linking the diverse sites throughout Delaware's capital city,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RG_new-castle-and-frenchtown-railroad_New-Castle-DE.html
Built 1832. One of first railroads in country. Extended from this point to Frenchtown on the Elk River. Important connecting link between the North and South. Absorbed by Delaware Railroad 1856.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QZ_landing-place-of-william-penn_New-Castle-DE.html
Near here October 27, 1682, William Penn first stepped on American soil. He proceeded to the fort and performed Livery of Seisin. "He took the key, thereof,?we did deliver unto him 1 turf with a twig upon it, a porringer with river water and soyle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OA_the-green-or-market-plaine_New-Castle-DE.html
Laid out by Petrus Stuyvesant, Dutch Governor, 1655. On this green stood the old jail and gallows. Here were held the great fairs and weekly markets from early times.