Bridgeville, Delaware

Settled in 1684

by

Christopher Nutter

Through a land grant from Charles Calvert,

The third Lord Baron of Baltimore

Originally referred to as

"Attawattacoquin"

Later known as

"Bridge Branch"

until January 3, 1871, thereafter named

"Bridgeville"

and was incorporated on March 29, 1871

The Bridge Bicentennial ...

James Lawrence Orr

[West Inscription]:

James Lawrence Orr

Born Aug. 29, 1852

Died Feb. 26, 1905

[South Inscription]:

Representative in the Legislature.

Fearless and efficient Solicitor

of Eight Circuit for seven years.

An able and successful lawyer.

One of the most prominent ...

Woodlawn Memorial Park Veterans Memorial

In honor of those who served

in the Armed Forces of the

United States of America

In Memory of

All American Veterans

This memorial honors all American veterans who, although separate by generations, shared a common, undeniable goal -- ...

Delaware and Raritan Canal

1830 – 1935

The State Street Locks were located here. The canal was 42.9 miles long and there were 14 locks between Bordentown and New Brunswick via Bound Brook. The feeder extended 21.6 miles from Raven Rock. The main stream ...