Landmarks in Clayton, Delaware

Inscription. A local society of Methodists was organized circa 1778. On May 16, 1781, they obtained land here on which to build a permanent house of worship. A large frame church was then constructed and named Blackiston's Chapel, ... More on HMDB

The bass population of this pond has improved since it was acquired by the Division of Fish & Wildlife in 1996. Over 114 bass were collected per hour of electrofishing and the majority of the fish were legal size (12 inches) or above. ... More on AnglerWeb.com

Inscription. Built in the mid-eighteenth century by Captain David Clark, Clearfield Farm was the home of his grandson John Clark (1761 1821), Governor of Delaware from 1817 1820. John Clark served ... More on HMDB

Delaware's Underground Railroad Sites Name Location Dates Significance National Register Tours Available Thomas Garrett House 4th & Shipley, Wilmington (not standing) ? Major URR Site; Garrett assi... More on Portal.delaware.gov

Inscription. As early as 1705 a log chapel was established at '' Appoquinimy' by the S. P. G. with the Rev. Thomas Jenkins appointed its first missionary, 1708. Queen Anne of England, for whom the Church was named, is said to have ... More on HMDB

Inscription. On April 5, 1923 a frame schoolhouse located nearby was destroyed by a storm. Within two weeks the General Assemble appropriated $5,000 to construct a new school. Although the amount proved to be inadequate, P. S. duPont, ... More on HMDB

Inscription. A log church was built here in 1789 on land donated by Joseph Dickinson. The church was named "Dickinson's Chapel" in his honor. Francis Asbury and many other pioneers of American Methodism conducted services here. Levi ... 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 Allee House at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge stands today, as it did in the eighteenth century, overlooking the fields and marshes of Kent County. According to tradition, the Allee House... More on Heritage

The Allee House at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge stands today, as it did in the eighteenth century, overlooking the fields and marshes of Kent County. It is one of the most handsome and best... More on Fws.gov

Inscription. 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-... More on HMDB

Bibliography American National Biography ; Dictionary of American Biography ; Comegys, Joseph. Memoir of John M. Clayton . Wilmington: Historical Society of Delaware, 1882; Wire, Richard. �John M. ... More on Bioguide.congress.gov

Inscription. 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 Washingtons army ... More on HMDB