Aikens Tavern Historic District (NC-142) - Glasgow DE
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N 39° 36.483 W 075° 44.758
18S E 435961 N 4384521
This marker was found on the section of business 896 just north of US-40 on the East side of the street.
Waymark Code: WMF2PY
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2012
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The sign reads:
"In the years prior to the Revolutionary War, John Aiken commenced the operation of a tavern and storehouse at this location near the intersection of two of the major roadways of the Delmarva Peninsula. Aided by their proximity to this important crossroads, Aikens businesses prospered and a small village was established as a result. Variously known as Aiken’s Tavern or Aiken Town, the community became known as Glasgow in the early 19th century. In 1977 the Qiken’s Tavern Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In cluded are several properties with links to the early history and development of Glasgow. Of particular note is the Pencader Presbyterian Church, which was established by Welsh settlers in the early 18th century. The present church building was built in 1852. Also included in the District is The Manse, the former Presbyterian parsonage, constructed circa 1856. Opposite the church is the Middleton House and Store, built by merchant Robert Middleton in the late 1700s. The Aiken’s Tavern Historic District also includes the cemetery and former site of Glasgow Methodist Church and Mechanics Row, a group of connected dwellings that were constructed circa 1800 as homes for local tradesmen."
Other mentions of this sign on the Internet:
Delaware Public Archives - The sign that preceded this one (
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HMDB.org - (
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Pencader heritage area association: (
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