In 1836 the Delaware General Assembly chartered the Delaware Railroad for the purpose of building a line from a junction with the New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad to the southern border of the state. Due to poor economic conditions, construction was delayed for many years. The Delaware Railroad eventually reached this area in 1856. The first depot built in the Felton area was located south of this point where the railroad crosses Main Street. In 1868, the new Italianate-style station was constructed on this site to serve as a “whistle” stop on the new rail line. The station also became a focal point to encourage planned growth in Felton. Passenger rail service continued here until the early 1950s. To celebrate the nation’s bicentennial in 1976, the station was restored to reflect its historical past. The Felton Railroad Station was listed in the National Historic Register on July 13, 1981.
39° 0.64′ N, 75° 34.556′ W. Marker is in Felton, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker is on East Railroad Avenue north of East High Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is located near the southeast corner of the subject railroad station building, facing East Railroad Avenue. Marker is in this post office area: Felton DE 19943, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Town of Felton (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain Jonathan Caldwell (approx. 0.8 miles away); Geographic Center of Delaware (approx. 1.7 miles away); North Murderkill Hundred (approx. 2.1 miles away); Clark's Corner (approx. 6 miles away); First Rural Free Delivery Route (approx. 6 miles away); Barratt's Chapel (approx. 6.3 miles away); a different marker also named Barratt's Chapel (approx. 6.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Felton.
Felton’s Best FriendEdie Hemphill spent her lifetime helping the residents of Felton, Delaware through her work with the Felton Community Historical Society, the Avon Society of Felton, the Felton Community Fire Company, the Felton Beautification Committee and numerous other causes close to her heart.
Edie was a charter member of the Felton Community Historical Society when it was formed on September 17, 1989. She served many years as the President and was the driving force that brought the dreams of a Felton Community Museum to life. It was through Edie’s dedication and diligence that the Felton Community Museum came into existence.
Therefore, this museum was dedicated on June 4, 2005 to Edie Hemphill ~ Felton’s Best Friend.
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