This farm, formerly known as Burberry’s Berry, was home of Captain Jonathan Caldwell of Colonel Haslet’s Regiment in Revolution. Tradition says Delaware soldiers received name “Blue Hen’s Chickens” from Caldwell’s men having with them game chickens, celebrated in Kent County for their famous fighting qualities, the brood of a certain blue hen.
Installed in 1932. Replaced in 1959.
Historical Markers Commission, 1932
Public Archives Commission, 1959
256 Midstate Road, Felton, DE 19943
Related Topics: American Revolution, Blue Hens, Blue Hen’s Chickens, Burberry’s, Burberry’s Berry, Captain Jonathan Caldwell, Colonel Haslet Regiment, Felton, Haslet Regiment, Historical Markers, Kent County, Notable Person
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