Tags: I see it this way! Heritage Shores Bridgville De E.W. Faircloth photography photographer house home construction building housing new home stake a claim stake property land

This stake is being used to mark the soon to be built foundation of a new home in Heritage Shores, Bridgeville DE.   According to The Free Dictionary by Farlex: Stake a claim (to something), also stake your claim (to something) to show that you believe something is yours. Example: In recent years, several big stores have staked a claim to the wealthy shoppers in this area. Stevens has staked a claim to a new brand of techno music with a series of exciting concerts. Etymology: from the idea of marking land that is not owned by someone with stakes (pointed sticks) to show it is yours Usage notes: also used in the form stake your claim: He staked his claim as a liberal. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of stake a claim (to mark with posts a piece of land belonging to the government that you claim for yourself)