Delaware December 21, 2019
You Can Stand In Two Different States At Once In The Town Of Newark, Delaware
Are you looking for a way to get to know the First State’s history? Well, visit the Arc Corner Monument in Newark, Delaware and you can stand in two states at once. Delaware’s border with Pennsylvania has a complicated story, but it’s fascinating to see it for yourself.
The history of the Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania border is complicated. Surveyors and politicians set the border along a 12-mile arc centered on the New Castle Courthouse, and there were conflicts for years.
Eventually, the border dispute was settled, and today, you can actually stand in Pennsylvania and Delaware at the same time when you visit the Arc Corner Monument.
The Arc Corner Monument is located between White Clay Creek State Park, Delaware and White Clay Creek Preserve, Pennsylvania. It's an easy hike from either park, or from the road.
Stand in the First State and the Keystone State at once when you visit this surveyor's stone. With one foot on either side, you're technically in two different states!
The stone was placed here to mark the disputed boundary's final placement. It was considered one of the cornerstones of the Mason Dixon Line.
Visit today to see the beautiful White Clay Creek region of Delaware and stand in two different states at once. It's truly a unique adventure that's sure to teach you a little about your home state's history.
Find a trail map and more information on visiting the
Arc Corner Monument on AllTrails, here.
For more fun history of the First State, read
9 Photos From Delaware’s History That Are A Fascinating Window To The Past
Address: 520 Hopkins Rd, Newark, DE 19711, USA