New Castle in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Home of George Read
Erected by Historical Markers Commission. (Marker Number NC-A8.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1824.
Location. 39° 39.567′ N, 75° 33.698′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is on The Strand. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 The Strand, New Castle DE 19720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Read House & Gardens (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of Philip and Lydia Laird (within shouting distance of this marker); Packet Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); The Welcome Society of Pennsylvania (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away); Frenchtown Railroad Sleepers (about 400 feet away); Gunning Bedford House (about 400 feet away); New Castle Common (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Castle.
Also see . . . Read House and Garden. Historical Society of Delaware website (Submitted on December 23, 2009.)
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