Things To Do in Odessa, Delaware

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Inscription. In 1831, a Methodist Society was organized in this community. The congregation was incorporated as Cantwell's Bridge Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832. A small meeting house known as "Brickbat Church" was subsequently ... More on HMDB

Inscription. The history of this congregation may be traced to the 1670s, when Dutch and Swedish members of the "Reformed Church" were gathering locally for worship. By the first decade of the 18th century the settlement of persons ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Indian Village Appoquinimi. Part of large grant to Alexander D'Hinoyessa, vice-director of New Amstel. Edmund Cantwell second owner of tract, 1673. Village named Cantwell's Bridge, 1731. Once important grain shipping ... More on HMDB

Inscription. Delaware clock-maker of great distinction and silversmith lived and labored here for about thirty years until his death in 1797. Was a prominent member of Old Drawyers Presbyterian Church. Made contract with State of ... More on HMDB

Near the end of the 19th century, commercial interests in Philadelphia felt that they were at a great disadvantage compared to other major port cities due to the shallowness of the Delaware River. The drafts of large ocean carriers ... More on LighthouseFriends.com

The Corbit-Sharp House is an example of mid-Georgian architecture. William Corbit, who operated a tannery on t ... More on PlanetWare

Once a vibrant commercial distric along the Delaware River, the village of Odessa has preserved various homes and businesses in their original 18th and 19th century states. The Historic Houses of Odessa offers guided tours all year ... More on Heritage

The Brick Hotel, built in 1822, offered accommodations to merchants, ship captains, and visitors. The gallery ... More on PlanetWare

Wilson-Warner House was built in 1769 by prosperous merchant David Wilson Sr. It is furnished according to an ... More on PlanetWare