Conservatory

Historical marker location:

610 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, Delaware

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Washington Street Extension and Shipley Road, on the left when traveling north.)

The district is also home to several important educational institutions, including the University of Delaware, which was founded in 1743 as a small private academy. Today, the university is a major research institution with over 23,000 students.