Historical Marker
Newark Academy
Historical marker location:
Newark, Delaware
( Marker is at the intersection of Academy Street and E. Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Academy Street.)
Marker installed: 1933
The Wilmington and Western Railroad, a historic narrow-gauge railroad that operated in the District of Delaware, was used to transport goods and passengers between Wilmington and the nearby towns of Hockessin and Yorklyn. Today, the railroad is primarily used for tourist excursions and special events.