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On north side of town was Zwaanendael, first Dutch settlement on Delaware soil. Founded 1631 on creek, named by settlers Hoorn Kil in honor of town of Hoorn in Holland. Colony was destroyed by Indians same year. DeVries, a director of company which had sent out colony, came over next year with aid but returned to Holland 1633.

Installed in 1932.

Sponsors:

Historic Markers Commission, 1932.


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Location:

302 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958


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