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Big Stone Beach, at one time, was a popular vacation spot in the summer months. It is believed the beach was named because there was a large rock off the beach that is now below the surface. Some rumors say that the stone was used for target practice during WWII. A visit to the beach today will reveal the foundations of homes along the north side of the beach. At one time, the land and marsh were owned by the Greco family who leased land to those who built cottages on the beach. Those on the north side of the beach paid land rent to the Greco family, but those on the southside did not. When the last of the family passed away, the land was bequeathed to the Delaware Nature Preserve. The Delaware Nature Preserve gave those with cottages five years to move them from the beach. If they were not moved, they would be destroyed. The owners on the south side who had not paid land rent claimed squatters rights and, after a court battle, were permitted to purchase the land under their homes. Those on the north side did not own their homes and all of them were either moved to other locations or burned about a decade ago. ... See MoreSee Less

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121 S. Walnut St., Milford DE 19963

Phone: (302) 424-1080 FacebookDonate