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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM152R_bethel-methodist-church_Harrington-DE.html
The roots of Methodism in this community can be traced to the late 18th century, when Methodist pioneers such as Francis Asbury traveled throughout this area spreading the message of their faith. Over time some church members became dissatisfied w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP29_clarks-corner_Harrington-DE.html
On September 17, 1740, Thomas Clark received a Proprieary Warrant from Thomas Penn for lands "adjoining his dwellin place" which he named "Clark's Folly." By the 1790's Benjamin Clark and his son Matthew had established an inn and tavern on this l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP28_first-rural-free-delivery-route_Harrington-DE.html
For many years the National Grange and other organizations interested in the welfare of citizens residing in rural areas advocated the establishment of rural free delivery of mail. In October 1896, the Post Office Department introduced experimenta…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOOB_harrington_Harrington-DE.html
Formerly known as Clark's Corner, the roots of this community can be traced to settlement by the Clark family in the 1730's and the subsequent establishment of an inn, tavern, store, and mill nearby. The village was little more than a country cros…