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CLARK’S CORNER
On September 17, 1740, Thomas Clark received a Proprieary Warrant from Thomas Penn for lands “adjoining his dwellin place” which he named “Clark’s Folly.” By the 1790’s Benjamin Clark and his son Matthew had established an inn and tavern on this land at a location which became known as Clark’s Corner. A mill, store, and blacksmith’s shop were located nearby. This was an important stop for travelers. A post office was established here in 1857. On January 31, 1859, he Delaware General Assembly formally changed the name of this community from Clark’s Corner to Harrington.
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LOCATION: One block north of the intersection of Clark Street and Commerce Street, near the intersection of Commerce Street and Mechanic Street, Harrington. The Delaware Public Archives operates a historical markers program as part
of its mandate. Markers are placed at historically significant locations and sites
across the state. For more information on this program, please contact Moira Conlan at (302) 744-5035
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