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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQK6_fort-richardson_Arlington-VA.html
Historical SiteDefenses of Washington1861-1865Fort RichardsonHere is what is left of Fort Richardson, a detached redoubt constructed in September, 1861, to cover the left flank of the newly built Arlington defense line, It was named for General Is…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQK5_armed-forces-memorial_Dover-DE.html
This monument is dedicated to remember those men and women missing in action while serving in the Armed Services of the United States of America Korean War Clifton E. Brooks - PFC U.S. Army · Samuel L. Crawford - PFC U.S. Army · P…
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/HMQH8_star-hill-a-m-e-church_Dover-DE.html
By the end of the 18th century this area was home to a large number of African Americans, many of them freed slaves. Their settlement was largely due to the efforts of local Quakers. A congregation of the African Methodist Episcopal Church was est…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQGO_home-of-john-dickinson_Dover-DE.html
"The Penman of the Revolution." Member of Delaware colonial and state assemblies. Member of Continental Congress, Annapolis Convention, and Philadelphia Federal Constitutional Convention. Signer for Delaware of Articles of Confederation and Federa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQGM_st-jones-neck_Dover-DE.html
This part of what is now Kent County, Delaware was one of the state's earliest sites of English colonization. Beginning in the 1660's plantations were established along the St. Jones River. The Dickinson family of Talbot County, Maryland was among…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQGJ_kitts-hummock_Dover-DE.html
Like the Native Americans before them, European settlers used this rising ground or "hummock" on the shore of the Delaware Bay as a place for fishing and recreation. In 1738, Jehu Curtis received a patent for lands that he called "Kitt's Hammock."…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQGH_dover-light-infantry_Dover-DE.html
The Light Infantry Company of Dover, a part of the 1st Battalion of Kent County, mustered in on 2 April1776. Each militia volunteer was uniformly armed,equipped, and wore a standard military coat of greenfaced with red lapels, cuffs, and collar. F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ6A_dover_Dover-DE.html
County seat since 1680. William Penn in 1683 ordered Town site laid out and named Dover. Plotted in 1717. Temporary capitol in 1777 and permanent capitol since 1779. Federal Constitution ratified here in 1787, making Delaware first State in Union.…