Duncan Beard
Delaware clock-maker of great distinction and silversmith lived and labored here for about thirty years until his death in 1797. Was a prominent member of Old Drawyers Presbyterian Church. Made contract with State of Delaware in 1776 for manufacture of gun-locks.
Marker is at the intersection of Rt. 299 Old State Road and Taylor Bridge Road, on the right when traveling east on Rt. 299 Old State Road.
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