Historical Marker
Thomas D. Clayton School
Historical marker location:
80 Monrovia Avenue, Smyrna, Delaware
( Marker is on Monrovia Avenue.)
Marker installed: 2007
During World War II, the District of Delaware played an important role in the war effort. The city of Wilmington was home to several defense contractors, including the DuPont Company, which produced materials used in the construction of military vehicles, weapons, and equipment.