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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21RV_history-of-lake-comegys-and-silver-lake_Rehoboth-Beach-DE.html
Lake Comegys and Silver Lake are natural freshwater remnants of receding glaciers from the last Ice Age and are notable for their close proximity to the Atlantic ocean. The Nanticoke Tribe held summer encampments around Silver Lake to gather shell…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/tmp-be8e1_village-improvement-association_Rehoboth-Beach-DE.html
At the turn of the 20th Century, Rehoboth Beach was a quaint church camp village and summer residence for many seeking relief from city life. Horses, wagons, and buggies traveled the streets. There were no paved sidewalks, crosswalks, street lamps…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CXX_rehoboth-beach-volunteer-fire-company_Rehoboth-Beach-DE.html
The tower houses the original 1906 fire bell of the Rehobeth Volunteer Fire Company. This display and the new flag pole were built under the direction of the 1993 officers and members of the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. with special…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AYZ_standing-guard_Rehoboth-Beach-DE.html
Built from 1939 to 1942, the 11 concrete observation towers along Delaware's coast were built to protect the shores during World War II - and to last about 20 years. They are still standing after 60 years. The towers were the eyes for the guns of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY03_funland_Rehoboth-Beach-DE.html
Founded on this corner in 1939 as a Spill-the-Milk game by Anthony (Jack) and Margaret Dentino andoperated as Sports Center for twenty-three years by the Dentino family. Kiddie rides, five of which are still in operation, were added after World Wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMX4C_giovanni-da-verrazzano_Rehoboth-Beach-DE.html
(East face)A native of Val Di Greve in the Tuscany regionof Italy, he studied navigation as a young manand became a master mariner. He was engagedby the King of France to lead a voyage toNorth America in 1524. The purpose of Verrazzano'sjourney wa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPZ5_veterans-memorial_Rehoboth-Beach-DE.html
" Dedicated to Honor the sacrifice of the men and women who served our country in war and peace"
( Left monument:) C.A.P. Base #2 [List of 4 names] 1942-1943 Flying Anti-submarine Patrol Former Members of this Base 1967
(Center monument :)I…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOL2_city-of-rehoboth-beach_Rehoboth-Beach-DE.html
On January 27, 1873, the "Rehoboth Beach Camp meeting Association of the Methodist Episcopal Church" was incorporated by the Delaware legislature for the purpose of establishing "a permanent camp meeting ground and Christian sea-side resort." With…