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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM96F_site-of-bellanca-airfield_New-Castle-DE.html
An airfield, aircraft plant, and service hangar were built here in 1928 by Giuseppe Mario Bellanca and Henry B. duPont. An aviation pioneer, Bellanca immigrated from Italy in 1912. His plane Columbia was Charles Lindbergh's choice for a Trans-Atla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM96D_buena-vista_New-Castle-DE.html
Built in 1845 by John M. Clayton (1796-1856) Secretary of State in President Taylor's cabinet. He also served Delaware as U.S. Senator, jurist and Secretary of State. He drafted the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty, which eventually guaranteed that the Panam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RG_new-castle-and-frenchtown-railroad_New-Castle-DE.html
Built 1832. One of first railroads in country. Extended from this point to Frenchtown on the Elk River. Important connecting link between the North and South. Absorbed by Delaware Railroad 1856.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QZ_landing-place-of-william-penn_New-Castle-DE.html
Near here October 27, 1682, William Penn first stepped on American soil. He proceeded to the fort and performed Livery of Seisin. "He took the key, thereof,?we did deliver unto him 1 turf with a twig upon it, a porringer with river water and soyle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1OA_the-green-or-market-plaine_New-Castle-DE.html
Laid out by Petrus Stuyvesant, Dutch Governor, 1655. On this green stood the old jail and gallows. Here were held the great fairs and weekly markets from early times.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1N9_presbyterian-church_New-Castle-DE.html
Founded as a Dutch Reformed Church, 1657. The first building was on the Strand end of the church lot. This church was one of 7 which organized the first Presbytery in America in 1706. Present brick meeting house was built 1707.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1IS_new-castle-common_New-Castle-DE.html
This land is part of a tract of one thousand acres set apart by William Penn in 1701 for the inhabitants of the town of New Castle. Trustees were appointed and incorporated by Penn's heirs in 1764, whose successors still hold and manage the land.