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NC-2:

Built about 1723, on land patented by Governor Andros to Swedes and Dutch in 1675. Acquired by Thomas Robinson 1749. Robinson killed in Indian warfare 1766. Washington, Anthony Wayne, Lafayette, and “Light Horse” Harry Lee were guests here. Across road Jasper Yeates established flour mill which operated two centuries.

Renumbered – NCC-002 replaced with NCC-160 in 2006

Installed in 1932. Reinstalled in 1941.

Sponsors:

Historic Markers Commission, 1932.

Historic Markers Commission, 1941.


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Approximate Original Location:

1 Naamans Road, Claymont, DE 19703


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