Fenwick Island Stone - Delaware Boundary Stones - Fenwick Island, DE
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N 38° 27.075 W 075° 03.297
18S E 495205 N 4255885
One of the original markers dated back to the late 1700s that were monument to despite the boundary between originally Pennsylvania and Maryland. This is the southeastern most of the original markers.
Waymark Code: WM158XQ
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 11/10/2021
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Taken from the NRHP nomination form, "The transpeninsular line today is marked by six monuments, exclusive of those at the middle point. The first monument, at Fenwick Island, stands on the grounds of the Fenwick Island Light House."
And, "1. The southern boundary of Delaware, consisting of stones set every five miles, from Fenwick Island to the southwestern corner of the state, known as the "Middle Point", where three stones stand. This line is approximately 35 miles long, and is marked by six crownstones, exclusive of the three Middle Point stones."
Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Delaware Boundary Stones
Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]
NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]
Address:
Fenwick Island, DE
How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)
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