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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQJZ_cheney-clows-rebellion_Hartly-DE.html
During the American Revolution many Delawareans remained loyal to the British Crown. In 1778 a group of Loyalists under the leadership of local resident Cheney Clow constructed a fort near this location. Concerned that they would march on Dover, a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQJY_battles-and-engagements-of-the-delaware-regiment_Dover-DE.html
Battles around New York City and Environs, 1776-1779
1. Long Island, August 27, 17762. Throg's Neck, October 12-18, 17763. Mamaroneck Raid, October 22, 17764. White Plains, October 28, 17765. Retreat across New Jersey, November-December 17766.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQJX_the-bayonets-of-the-revolution_Dover-DE.html
The Delaware Regiment fought in nearly every campaign of the American Revolution.For a small state, Delaware's soldiers played a large role in the Revolution. Answering Congress' call, Delaware raised a regiment of 500-600 men by the summer of 177…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQJW_site-of-the-duck-creek-society-of-friends_Smyrna-DE.html
The first religious organization to hold services in Duck Creek Hundred - 1705. Property transferred to Duck Creek Historical Society - 1962. Michael Desmond, Jr's Eagle Scout Restoration Project - 2002.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQJ4_the-gray-box-chateau_Smyrna-DE.html
The Gray Box Chateau24 North Main StreetHas been placed on theNational Registerof Historic Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the Interior1764
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQJ3_site-of-green-pottery_Smyrna-DE.html
In 1764, Thomas Green sold a one-quarter acre lot at this location to his grandson, Charles Green. Some time thereafter, Charles established a facility for the manufacturing of redware pottery on this site. The business is known to have been in op…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQJ2_the-john-cummins-mansion_Smyrna-DE.html
The John Cummins Mansion has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior - May 23, 1980
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQJ1_the-delaware-house_Smyrna-DE.html
N. Main & Mt. Vernon Streetc. 1817National Register of Historic Places of the Smyrna Historic District
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQHF_barratts-chapel_Frederica-DE.html
In 1778 a Methodist Society was organized in this area by Freeborn Garrettson. Desiring a permanent place of worship, the group constructed a brick "preaching house" at his location in 1780. The site was provided by Society member Phillip Barratt,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQHD_barratts-chapel_Frederica-DE.html
Erected on land deeded by Col.Philip Barratt, August, 1780. Here Thomas Coke, D.D., representative of John Wesley, preached November 14, 1784, administering the Sacrament of Holy Communion for first time by a Methodist America. With Francis Asbury…