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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM220Z_ocean-view-presbyterian-church_Ocean-View-DE.html
The origin of this congregation can be traced to the late 17th century when this area was settled by people seeking religious freedom and economic opportunity. Many were persons of Welsh, French, and Scottish descent who subscribed to the Protesta…
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/HM21MW_shipwreck-of-the-faithful-steward_Millsboro-DE.html
The Faithful Steward, bound from Londonderry Ireland to Philadelphia, ran aground on a shoal September 1, 1785 with 249 passengers aboard. Stormy weather drove the vessel toward shore where it became stranded in 4 fathoms (24 feet) of water within…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21IF_george-read-memorial_Wilmington-DE.html
In memory of George Read signer of the Constitution of the United States by the Delaware State Society, NSDAR, in this year Bicentennial year 1987.
(Inscription on tomb stone) George Read born A.D. September 1732 Died 21st September 1798-Member…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21IE_samuel-rodmond-smith-a-war-memorial_Wilmington-DE.html
Soldier of the Civil War, Lieutenant 4 Delaware Infantry 1862, Captain 4 Delaware Infantry 1863, Brevetted Major U.S. Volunteers and awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for gallant and meritorious services.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM21FT_pierre-samuel-dupont-de-nemours-memorial_Wilmington-DE.html
Sacred to the memory of Pierre Samuel DuPont de Nemours-Knight of the Order of Vasa, of the Legion of Honor and of the Order of Du Lis, Counselor of State, Member of the First Constituent Assembly, President of the Council of Ancients and member o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/tmp-a91ba_delaware-confederate-war-memorial-a-war-memorial_Georgetown-DE.html
Base inscription-erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy Caleb Ross
Chapter #2635 and the Sons of Confederate Veterans, Delaware Grays Camp #2068. Front text-not legible, back text-not legible, side text-Smith Gilley, Confederate Army…
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/HM1Z2H_the-coursey-daisey-nanticoke-indian-burial-ground_Lewes-DE.html
Located with in this neighborhood, a short distance south of here, is the burial ground of the Coursey and Daisey families, members of the Nanticoke Indian tribe.
The graveside is unmarked except for a family tombstone noting the site.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XQJ_george-read-historical_New-Castle-DE.html
Signer of the
Declaration of Independence
We mutually pledge to
each other our lives, our fortunes
and our sacred honor