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At the base of the Pennsylvania and Maryland foothills, Scots-Irish and Welsh settlers began, in the early 1700's, to build a small community. The crossroads of the village center, named Newark, followed the routes of old Indian and fur-trader's paths and served as the road to market for farmers. In 1758, Newark received a charter from the King of England, and the City was officially established.
Unlike other Delaware communities, Newark's history was significantly shaped by the growth of a school. In 1765, a grammar school moved here from New London, Pa., and was renamed the Newark Academy. In 1833, the State granted a charter to a new school, called Newark College. The next year, the two schools joined together and soon assumed the name Delaware College, becoming the University of Delaware in 1921.
newark.de.us/downtown/About_Us_history.htm
At the base of the Pennsylvania and Maryland foothills, Scots-Irish and Welsh settlers began, in the early 1700's, to build a small community. The crossroads of the village center, named Newark, followed the routes of old Indian and fur-trader's paths and served as the road to market for farmers. In 1758, Newark received a charter from the King of England, and the City was officially established.
Unlike other Delaware communities, Newark's history was significantly shaped by the growth of a school. In 1765, a grammar school moved here from New London, Pa., and was renamed the Newark Academy. In 1833, the State granted a charter to a new school, called Newark College. The next year, the two schools joined together and soon assumed the name Delaware College, becoming the University of Delaware in 1921.
newark.de.us/downtown/About_Us_history.htm
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