Greenville in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pierre Samuel DuPont de Nemours Memorial
Knight of the Order of Vasa, of the Legion of Honor and of the Order of Du Lis, Counselor of State, Member of the First Constituent Assembly, President of the Council of Ancients and member of the Institute of France.
Born in Paris December 14th A.D. 1739
Died at the Eleutherian Mills August 7th A.D. 1817
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is August 7, 1817.
Location. 39° 47.016′ N, 75° 35.052′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Greenville. Marker is on Buck Road. The plaque is mounted on his tomb and is located in the DuPont Family Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington DE 19807, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eleutherian Mills (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cooper Shop (approx. ¼ mile away); Gardens at Hagley (approx. ¼ mile away); Hagley's Pollinator Garden (approx. ¼ mile away); History of Osage Orange Trees (approx. ¼ mile away); E. I. Du Pont Restored Garden (approx. ¼ mile away); Pierre Samuel du Pont de Nemours (approx. 0.3 miles away); Brandywine Manufacturer's Sunday School (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
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