Deer Park Hotel

Historical marker location:

108 W. Main St., Newark, Delaware

( Marker is on W. Main Street (Delaware Route 273), on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1999

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.