Brandywine Village in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Brandywine Village

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, November 7, 2008

1. Brandywine Village Marker

Inscription. Around 1740 water-powered mills began to appear in this area where the Brandywine River ends its journey falling 124 feet in its final five miles. Small vessels carrying grain from nearby farms sailed directly to the mills. Other ships laden with flour sailed away to distant markets where Brandywine Superfine flour was known for it high quality.

In 1799 residents of the community erected a handsome building to serve as a community hall and school. By 1820 several fine millers' homes overlooked Market Street. The village was home to coopers, carpenters, blacksmiths, leather workers, and mill hands. In 1869 Brandywine Village became part of Wilmington.

Brandywine Village was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The boundaries of the district were expanded in 1976. Well-preserved millers' houses, the Academy, and especially the sound of the rushing Brandywine, remain as reminders of a rich past.

Erected 1998 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-101.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.

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39° 45.063′ N, 75° 32.593′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Brandywine Village. Marker is at the intersection of N. Market Street (Business U.S. 13) and Race Street, on the right when traveling north on N. Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington DE 19802, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lafayette's Tour (a few steps from this marker); Joseph Tatnall House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Rhode Island Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Brandywine Village and the Road to Yorktown (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayor James H. Sills, Jr. Bridge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Forgotten Heroes (about 400 feet away); Brandywine Pumping Station (about 400 feet away); James H. Sills, Jr. (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Regarding Brandywine Village. I am Vice President of www.oldbrandywinevillage.org founded in 1964 to preserve the granite homes built by the mill owners in the kaste 1700’s and early 1800’s. The park identified as Brandywine Village Park is actually called Brandywine Mills Plaza in recognition of the 18th c mills that were directly across the street.

Brandywine Village Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, November 7, 2008

2. Brandywine Village Park

Miller's Houses at Brandywine Village image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, November 7, 2008

3. Miller's Houses at Brandywine Village

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,886 times since then and 51 times this year. Last updated on October 28, 2023, by Jim Shanahan of Wilmington, Delaware. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 15, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.