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Delaware Boundary Markers

Not Applicable, Delaware • Kent County

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About This Property

Source: AI Generated

The Delaware Boundary Markers are a series of stone obelisks and inscribed rocks that delineate the historic borders of Delaware. These markers, some dating back to the 18th century, were strategically placed to define the province's boundaries with neighboring colonies. They stand as physical testaments to the complex territorial negotiations and legal definitions that shaped early American geography.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
0
Listed Date
2/18/1975
Other Names
Transpeninsular Line;Mason-dixon Line;Tangent Line;The Arc;T

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Politics/Government
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1849 Ad; 1750 Ad - 1799 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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