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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ57_former-site-of-ilc-dover_Dover-DE.html
In 1947 the International Latex Corporation established a specialty products division and chose this site for its location. The company's rise to prominence as a supplier of aeronautic and aerospace equipment began in 1952 when it was contracted t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ56_dover_Dover-DE.html
County seat since 1680. William Penn in 1683 ordered Town site laid out and named Dover. Plotted in 1717. Temporary capitol in 1777 and permanent capitol since 1779. Federal Constitution ratified here in 1787, making Delaware first State in Union.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ54_delaware-state-college_Dover-DE.html
Established May 15, 1891, by an act of the Delaware General Assembly as the State College for Colored Students, by virtue of the 1890 Morrill Land-Grant Act under the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act of Congress. Incorporated July 1, 1891. Reinc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ53_loockerman-hall_Dover-DE.html
In 1723 Nicholas Loockerman purchased 600 acres of land known as "The Range." Following his death in 1771, the property passed to his grandson Vincent Loockerman Jr. Evidence suggests that he built the Georgian-style mansion known today as Loocker…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ4Z_little-creek-hundred_Dover-DE.html
Originally embraced all lands south of Leipsic Creek and north of Little Creek from Delaware River to Maryland line. In 1869 western half was detached and joined to western half of Duck Creek Hundred to form Kenton Hundred.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2W8_site-of-kent-countys-first-presbyterian-church_Dover-DE.html
A Presbyterian Society, present in Kent from c1694, was organized and worshipped in a log church on this site from c1708 until 1791. The Presbytery of Philadelphia recognized its congregation in 1714. The present church was built in 1791 and serve…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2SW_old-presbyterian-church_Dover-DE.html
Built 1790 during the pastorate of the Rev. John Miller to replace the earlier log church erected about 1715 on this plot designated as "Meeting House Square". Presented by the Presbytery to the State of Delaware for a state museum in 1947. Restor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2LK_john-m-clayton_Dover-DE.html
Born in Dagsboro, Delaware, 1796. Graduate of Yale College 1815. Member of Delaware House of Representatives 1824. Secretary of State of Delaware 1826-1828. United States Senator 1829-1836, 1845-1849 and 1853 until his death, 1856. Chief Justice o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2KO_colonel-john-haslet_Dover-DE.html
Presbyterian minister, later practiced medicine, Member of Colonial Assembly, Member of Council of Safety, 1775. Commanded First Delaware Militia Regiment. This regiment, reviewed in Dover, later joined Washington's army and fought in Battles of L…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2EQ_an-army-of-restoration-ccc_Dover-DE.html
To provide employment and vocational training for youthful citizens of the United States?through the performance of useful public work in connection with the conservation and development of the natural resources of the United States and its posses…