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NCC-A6:

Rear of house built in seventeenth century. Main building built after 1738 by Dr. John Finney. Home of Nicholas Van Dyke, seventh Governor of Delaware. The marriage of Ann Van Dyke to Kensey Johns, Sr. took place here April 24, 1784. George Washington was a guest at this wedding.

Installed in 1932.

Sponsors:

Historic Markers Commission, 1932.


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Location:

2 East 4th Street, New Castle DE 19720


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