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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S0J_eden-hill-farm_Dover-DE.html
In 1680, a large tract of land called "Brothers Portion" was warranted to John and Richard Walker. In 1695, 200 acres of the parcel were purchased to create the town of Dover. When the town plot was completed in 1718, John Mifflin purchased 69 acr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ5A_site-of-dovers-first-methodist-church_Dover-DE.html
In 1778, a Methodist Society was organized in Dover by Reverend Freeborn Garrettson. Desiring a permanent place of worship, members acquired a one-half acre lot at this location from Vincent Loockerman in 1782. Future Delaware Governor Richard Bas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ59_booker-t-washington-school_Dover-DE.html
On November 13, 1922, 210 children and 6 teachers marched from two old school buildings located on Slaughter Street and Division Street to a new school for African- American students in Dover. Funding for the building was provided by the Delaware …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ57_former-site-of-ilc-dover_Dover-DE.html
In 1947 the International Latex Corporation established a specialty products division and chose this site for its location. The company's rise to prominence as a supplier of aeronautic and aerospace equipment began in 1952 when it was contracted t…
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/HM2W8_site-of-kent-countys-first-presbyterian-church_Dover-DE.html
A Presbyterian Society, present in Kent from c1694, was organized and worshipped in a log church on this site from c1708 until 1791. The Presbytery of Philadelphia recognized its congregation in 1714. The present church was built in 1791 and serve…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2SW_old-presbyterian-church_Dover-DE.html
Built 1790 during the pastorate of the Rev. John Miller to replace the earlier log church erected about 1715 on this plot designated as "Meeting House Square". Presented by the Presbytery to the State of Delaware for a state museum in 1947. Restor…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2LK_john-m-clayton_Dover-DE.html
Born in Dagsboro, Delaware, 1796. Graduate of Yale College 1815. Member of Delaware House of Representatives 1824. Secretary of State of Delaware 1826-1828. United States Senator 1829-1836, 1845-1849 and 1853 until his death, 1856. Chief Justice o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2KO_colonel-john-haslet_Dover-DE.html
Presbyterian minister, later practiced medicine, Member of Colonial Assembly, Member of Council of Safety, 1775. Commanded First Delaware Militia Regiment. This regiment, reviewed in Dover, later joined Washington's army and fought in Battles of L…