Little Creek Hundred
SC-12: Originally claimed as part of Somerset County, Maryland. Upon confirmation of boundary lines between Maryland and Delaware in 1775, this hundred became a part of Sussex County, Delaware. Installed in 1932. Reinstalled in 1973 Sponsor: Historic Markers Commission, 1932 Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, 1973 Marker Photo Gallery: Resources Related to Delmar: Location: […]
Gumboro Hundred
SC-57: Created 1873 by Act of General Assembly from the southern parts of Broad Creek and Dagsboro Hundreds. Installed in 1932. Reinstalled in 1968. Sponsors: Historic Markers Commission, 1932 Public Archives Commission, 1968 Marker Photo Gallery: Resources Related to Millsboro, DE: Location: 34216 Millsboro Highway, Millsboro, DE 19966 Links to more resources:
Laurel
This site was originally part of a tract known as “Bachelor’s Delight”. From 1711 to 1768 it was included in a 3,000 acre Nanticoke Indian Reservation, authorized by an act of the Maryland Assembly. A village known as “Laurel” existed as early as 1799. Birthplace of Governor William H. H. Ross (elected 1850), and home […]
Seaford Hundred
SC-50: Detached from Northwest Fork Hundred by Act of General Assembly, 1869. Northwest Fork Hundred, originally claimed by Maryland, then embraced all territory west of Northwest Fork. Delaware obtained undisputed title in 1775, upon confirmation of Mason and Dixon Line. Installed in 1932. Sponsor: Historical Markers Commission, 1932 Marker Photo Gallery: Resources Related to Bridgeville: […]
Seaford Hundred
Detached from Northwest Fork Hundred by Act of General Assembly, 1869. Northwest Fork Hundred, originally claimed by Maryland, then embraced all territory west of Northwest Fork. Delaware obtained undisputed title in 1775, upon confirmation of Mason and Dixon Line. SC-6. Marker Photo Gallery: Resources Related to Seaford, DE: Location: 503 Old Bridgeville Highway, Seaford, DE […]
What Is A Hundred?
Have you ever looked at your deed and seen the term hundred? Have you ever wondered what that meant? A couple came in after they had purchased their new house. They were curious what the term Appoquinimink Hundred meant on their deed. The term hundred originated in England and is defined as a division of a county. It is different than […]
