Draft Horses for Sale near Bear, DE

About Bear, DE

According to common legend, the name "Bear" originated from a tavern located along the roadway from Wilmington to Dover, Delaware (at the intersection now formed by U.S. Route 40 and Delaware Route 7), whose sign was decorated with the image of a large bear. [ citation needed ] Throughout the years, Bear has had a history of being centered around shopping centers and neighborhoods located along U.S. Route 40. White Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.