LEWES COMMON
Lewes Common, that
greenery of the high savannah that stretches between the
creek and the shoreline of
Delaware Bay, granted in the 17th century to Lewestown
folk
by William Penn.
The present inhabitants
are not humans but multitudes of shore birds which
vary season to season. In
its ancient natural character it is a refreshing area to look
at.
Thus, we can understand
why the member of the Lewes Historical Society
are not in favor with the
plans to cover the area with dredges of mud and sand several feet
deep, then cut it up into
building lots.
A special meeting was had
to let both sides be heard.
Not least among the charms
of this marsh, or savannah, is the history of it being a
part of William Penns Grant
to the town in the 17th century. Yes, it is true in
recent times
the town has seen fit to
grant 100 year leases on some of the Lewes Common.
Lewes commissioners did
well to not convert the refreshing tract of Penn's gift
into housing and a new
four lane highway to serve it.
Abstract: May 16, 2018
Harrison H. from Wilmington New Journal ,
February 4, 1967
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