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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. Toth created this
newest version from a red cedar log in the Pacific
Northwest.

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. Catch a modern film or stop by on
classic movie nights and experience the Clayton
as it was 75 years ago.

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 to sea. The
lighthouse is cared for by the New Friends of the
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