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Byfield

KC-53: Near this site stood the boyhood home of Caesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence, Brigadier General of the State’s militia (1775-1778), and President (Governor) of Delaware (1778-1781). Byfield was originally settled in the early 1680’s by Daniel Jones, Rodney’s maternal great grandfather. Following Jones’ death, it became the family seat for three […]



West Dover Hundred

KC-10: Originally part of St. Jones Hundred, renamed Dover Hundred, 1823, the boundaries being Little Creek on north and St. Jones Creek on south, extending from Delaware River to Maryland line. Dover Hundred was divided 1877 into two hundreds, called West Dover Hundred, and East Dover Hundred. Installed in 1932. Sponsors: Historical Markers Commission Marker […]



Board of Examiners of Beauticians / Board of Cosmetology

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President / Governor

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