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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ54_delaware-state-college_Dover-DE.html
Established May 15, 1891, by an act of the Delaware General Assembly as the State College for Colored Students, by virtue of the 1890 Morrill Land-Grant Act under the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act of Congress. Incorporated July 1, 1891. Reinc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ53_loockerman-hall_Dover-DE.html
In 1723 Nicholas Loockerman purchased 600 acres of land known as "The Range." Following his death in 1771, the property passed to his grandson Vincent Loockerman Jr. Evidence suggests that he built the Georgian-style mansion known today as Loocker…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ52_town-of-kenton_Kenton-DE.html
The origin of this community can be traced to the mid-18th century, when growing travel between Dover and the head of the Chester River resulted in the establishment of a Public House here to support the needs of travelers. Increasing commerce led…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ51_little-creek-hundred_Cheswold-DE.html
Originally embraced all lands south of Leipsic Creek and north of Little Creek from Delaware River to Maryland line. In 1869 western half was detached and joined to western half of Duck Creek Hundred to form Kenton Hundred.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ50_cheswold-volunteer-fire-company_Cheswold-DE.html
This company was organized on February 2, 1928, when a group of interested citizens met at C. H. Pearson's Store for the purpose of electing officers. William S. Scarborough was chosen to be the President of the organization, and Willard D. Boyce …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ4Z_little-creek-hundred_Dover-DE.html
Originally embraced all lands south of Leipsic Creek and north of Little Creek from Delaware River to Maryland line. In 1869 western half was detached and joined to western half of Duck Creek Hundred to form Kenton Hundred.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ4K_site-of-duck-creek-presbyterian-church_Smyrna-DE.html
In 1733 a charter was granted to "a dissenting congregation" of Scots and Irish Presbyterians who had settled in this area. A Meeting House was subsequently erected at this location. The Reverend Thomas Evans conducted the first service here on Au…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ4J_commodore-jacob-jones_Smyrna-DE.html
Born 1768, near this site. Commanded U.S. Sloop Wasp in notable victory over superior British sloop Frolic, October, 1812, off Cape Hatteras. Commanded frigate Constitution 1818-1829. Died August, 1850. Buried at Cecilton, Maryland. Reinterred in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ4I_smyrna-opera-house-and-old-town-hall_Smyrna-DE.html
In the spring of 1869, the Commissioners of Smyrna approved a plan to erect a Town Hall. Responding to the long-held desire of the citizens for a venue for public gatherings, architect Richard Mitchell designed the building to include a "hall" on …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ4H_the-barracks_Smyrna-DE.html
This longtime Smyrna landmark was constructed by Robert Holliday in the late 18th century. The first known residents of the home are believed to have been the family of his daughter, Susannah Holliday Wilson. The origin of the name "The Barracks" …