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Landmarks

Chief Little Owl

The 24-foot tall statue at the downtown entrance to
Bethany Beach has been a landmark since 1976. The
wooden sculpture was donated to the town as part
of Peter Wolf Toth’s “Trail of Whispering Giants.” He
created more than 50 wooden sculptures of famous
Indians and donated at least one to every state. The
statue standing today is the third version of Chief
Little Owl, of the Nanticoke Indians, dedicated on
July 15, 2012.

Charles W. Cullen Bridge

Stretching over 2,600 feet, the Charles W. Cullen
Bridge was built as a response to the automobile
boom of the 1920’s. With more Delawareans having
the means to travel, the Army Corps of Engineers
constructed jetties around the naturally shifting
inlet, fixing it in place and allowing for a bridge to
expand the newly constructed highway. The first
bridge was completed in 1934 and made of timber.
Over time it has evolved over 4 different iterations.

Photo Credit: Michael Orhelein

Clayton Theater

The Clayton is Delaware’s only single-screen theatre
still in operation, and recognized as a state historic
landmark. Built in 1948 by W. Benjamin Dorsey in
Dagsboro, the Clayton prides itself on its classic
style and cultural significance. Despite its age, the
theater is fully operational and offers today’s
moviegoers a rare opportunity to see first-run
movies in a charming hometown atmosphere.

Fenwick Island Lighthouse

In 1858, the federal government purchased a 10-acre
tract of land along the Delaware-Maryland line for
only $50 to build a lighthouse serving as a guide for
ships approaching Fenwick Shoals. The 87-foot tall
lighthouse cast its first beacon of light on August 1,
1859. The light could be seen 15 miles out at sea.

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