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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPWB_george-alfred-townsend-birthplace_Georgetown-DE.html
George Alfred Townsend, famous Civil War newspaper correspondent, journalist and author, was born on this block on January 30, 1841. Townsend's novels and poetry reflect his deep love for his native region. His best-known historical novel, The Ent…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPWA_sussex-county-korean-war-memorial_Georgetown-DE.html
In Honor and Memory of All Korean War Veterans Who Served and Died for FreedomLeRoy M Cook · Vernon L. Deshields · Gene O. Hanzer · Kenneth C. Hyslop · Laurence C. Layton · William A. Lockwood · Charles G.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPW8_sussex-county-world-war-ii-memorial_Georgetown-DE.html
In Honor of Those Who Paid the Supreme Sacrifice in World War IIArnold Lee Roach · Harry Ernest Hill · Harold Kenneth Scott · Robert E Marvel · John E. Adams · William H. Hudson · Edward P. Steele ·…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPW6_sussex-county-vietnam-veterans-memorial_Georgetown-DE.html
1Lt Thomas B. Adams, USA - Selbyville LCPL Linden Wayne Brittingham, USMC - MiltonPFC William Joseph Bunting, USA - FrankfordCPL Reginald Wayne Burris, USA - EllendaleSGT Richard Samuel Dennison, USA - Bethel PFC Elmer Lee Faulkner, Jr., USMC - Gr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPW4_old-courthouse_Georgetown-DE.html
Constructed in 1791 at the direction of the State Legislature, this structure served as the seat of Sussex County government until 1837, when it was sold and moved to this location to make way for the construction of the present County Courthouse.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPUV_st-johns-methodist-church_Georgetown-DE.html
The origin of this congregation can be traced to the organization of "Johnson's Society" in the 1830's. Meetings were held in private homes and the local school. On July 3, 1852, trustees were elected to supervise the building of the first church.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29L_academy-masonic-hall_Georgetown-DE.html
In 1827 the Delaware legislature authorized a lottery for the purpose of funding the construction of "an Academy and Masonic Hall." Land was purchased in 1840, and construction commenced the following year. The building was formally dedicated on D…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM29B_return-day_Georgetown-DE.html
This event draws thousands as winning and losing candidates joining in celebration on the Thursday following each general election. Poor traveling conditions and interest in the outcome of political contests may have resulted in an extended stay w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM291_sussex-county-courthouse_Georgetown-DE.html
In 1835 a lottery was authorized to raise funds to replace the frame structure which had served as Courthouse since 1791. Construction of the new building began in 1837 following the sale and relocation of the original Courthouse to its present si…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28R_relocation-of-the-county-seat_Georgetown-DE.html
The conflicting claims of the proprietors of Maryland and Pennsylvania resulted in a lengthy and sometimes violent dispute concerning the ownership and boundaries of Sussex County. Residents who had been Marylanders before the controversy was reso…