Commodore Thomas Macdonough

Historical marker location:

Middletown, Delaware

( Marker is on US 13, ½ mile south of Del. 896, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1966

The District of Delaware has been home to several important corporations throughout its history, including DuPont, one of the world's largest chemical companies. In fact, the district's reputation as a hub for corporate law has led to a significant number of patent and intellectual property cases being tried there.