In honor of Ensign Henry Clay Drexler USN Awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross For bravery in attempting to save his shipmates, at the cost of his own life, during an explosion aboard the U.S.S Trenton on October 24, 1924. Ensign Drexler-grew up in Bethany Beach and was the son of Delaware State Senator Louis Drexler

, Bethany Beach, DE, United States

Bethany Beach Loop Canal Completed July 8, 1910, the Loop Canal marked the end of a long journey for vacationers traveling to Bethany Beach in the town's early days. Arriving in Rehoboth by railroad, travelers would continue their voyage by boat, crossing Rehoboth and Indian River Bays to the U. S. Government (Assawoman) Canal. For a time, the final portion of the trip was completed in a two-horse drawn bus through the deep sand to the town. In an effort to improve travel conditions, a shallow waterway was dredged from the Assawoman Canal to this location. Approximately 1½ miles in length, it was constructed by the Bethany Beach Improvement Company, an organization of developers and property owners. With the opening of the canal, travelers could complete the final leg of the journey by boarding a single boat in Rehoboth. Since the shallow-draft motorboat Allie May could not back up, a loop was formed here at the First Street dock to allow the boat to turn around for the return trip. Delaware Public Archives - 2002 SC-158

, Bethany Beach, DE, United States

ADDY 3 Circa 1902-03 The 3rd of 5 houses built by John Addy, originally located on Ocean View Parkway. In 1999 upon being donated to the Town of Bethany Beach, it was moved to its present location to become part of the Bethany Beach Nature Center.

, Bethany Beach, DE, United States