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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX28_st-pauls-protestant-episcopal-church_Georgetown-DE.html
Incorporated on June 21, 1794, St. Paul's P.E. Church is the oldest organized church in Georgetown. Prior to completion of the first church building, services were held in the Sussex County Courthouse. In 1805, a special lottery sanctioned by the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWYC_georgetown-presbyterian-church_Georgetown-DE.html
In 1859 a petition was submitted to the Lewes Presbytery requesting the creation of a Presbyterian Church in Georgetown. The congregation was organized the following year. Meetings were first held in the Sussex County Courthouse. The church was in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWYB_georgetown-fire-company_Georgetown-DE.html
On April 11, 1903, the commissioners of the Town of Georgetown held a public meeting to organize a fire company for the community. The effort was in response to the demands of businessmen and homeowners who had experienced rising insurance costs d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWY8_asbury-united-methodist-church_Georgetown-DE.html
On May 16, 1812, land at this location was conveyed by Minos and Sally Tindall to representatives of the local Methodist society "in trust that they shall build or cause to be erected thereon a house or place of worship for the use of the members …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQBW_wesley-m-e-chapel-cemetery_Georgetown-DE.html
Site of 1st Methodist ChapelErected in 1806
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQBV_general-alfred-t-a-torbert_Georgetown-DE.html
Born in Georgetown on July 1, 1833, Torbert attended local schools prior to his appointment to the West Point Class of 1855. After the outbreak of the Civil War he rose rapidly in rank, serving as a regimental and brigade commander of New Jersey t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPWF_georgetown-train-station_Georgetown-DE.html
In 1857 efforts to extend a rail line from Harrington to the harbor at Lewes were initiated. Though the line was completed to Milford in 1859, additional work was delayed until 1867. By 1868 the rails had reached Georgetown. With extension of the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPWE_the-judges_Georgetown-DE.html
This home takes its name from the many judges who have lived in it. The Judges was built circa 1809 by Peter Robinson, who served as Secretary of State for Delaware under three governors and was appointed Associate Justice for Sussex County in 183…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPWD_joseph-t-adams-house_Georgetown-DE.html
Has been placed on theNational Registerof Historic Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the InteriorPlaque placed Return Day 2000
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPWC_the-brick-hotel_Georgetown-DE.html
This locally famous landmark was constructed in 1836 by Joshua S. Layton and Caleb B. Sipple, builders of the Sussex County Courthouse across the Square. It replaced a frame Public House that had stood on the site. County courts were held here dur…