Elizabeth Smith-Cornish (1937-2018) was a mother, educator, health professional, and community activist who advocated for safe and affordable housing for farm workers in the Bridgeville area. In the 1980s and 1990s, she surveyed households, met with state and local officials, and worked with community organizations to plan public meetings to address the need for improved living conditions for those working on nearby farms. In August 1994, construction began on Elizabeth Cornish Landing, Delaware’s first federally funded dwellings specifically for farm workers and their families. The complex was officially dedicated in September 1995.
SC-279: Originally installed in 2020.
100 Elizabeth Cornish Landing Road, Bridgeville, DE 19933
Related Topics: Bridgeville, Elizabeth Smith-Cornish, Farming, Historical Markers, Housing
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