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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RXG_first-african-american-schoolhouse-in-hockessin_Hockessin-DE.html
Local tradition states that a school was present at this location as early as 1829. However, in 1878 the first documented school for African-Americans in Hockessin was established in this vicinity. The school was funded and built primarily by the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RXF_st-john-the-evangelist-church_Hockessin-DE.html
Built in 1882, St. John the Evangelist Church was the third Catholic church to be built in the Hockessin area. Soon after it opened, St. John's established a parochial school in its hall. By 1934 the school was closed due to dwindling financial su…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RXD_james-henry-nip-winters_Hockessin-DE.html
Born in 1899 in Washington DC. James Henry Winters was a pitcher in the Negro leagues from 1919-1933. Winters, who was also known as "Jesse" and "Nip," was one of the top left-handed pitchers of his day. Known for his wild style and pitching speed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RXB_tweeds-tavern_Hockessin-DE.html
Formerly known as "MudFort," this log structure was built circa 1790. The original two-story building measured 21 X 27 feet, and featured an attic and full stone basement. A later tax assessment describes the house as d"large" and cites the presen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QF9_hockessin-friends-meetinghouse_Hockessin-DE.html
The Hockessin Friends Meeting has operated with an active membership and regular services, known as Meetings for Worship, since its founding. The Meeting is part of the larger Philadelphia Yearly Meeting faith community.
The expansion of the Reli…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QF8_hockessin-school-107c_Hockessin-DE.html
Also known as the Hockessin Colored School, this building was constructed in 1920 to serve the needs of the communities African-American students. Funding for construction was provided by the Delaware School Auxiliary Association and its primary s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QF7_chippey-african-union-methodist-church_Hockessin-DE.html
In 1813 a group of African-American Methodists formed an independent denomination known as the African Union Church. It was the first incorporated religious body in the United States controlled entirely by African-Americans. In 1866 the African Un…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM165A_ashland-bridge_Hockessin-DE.html
Original Town Lattice Truss Covered Bridge - ca. 1850Bridge Deck Rehabilitated - 1964Listed on National Register of Historic Places - 1973Complete Rehabilitation & Steel Beams Added - 1982Rehabilitated Stone Foundation andReplaced Timber Roof, Sid…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTC6_st-marys-church_Hockessin-DE.html
Site of the first Catholic church in Delaware, Usually called "Coffee Run" Church. Land purchased 1772 by Rev. Matthias Manners. First church erected shortly thereafter. Last church erected by Rev. Patrick Kenny. Remained standing until 1908. Serv…