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

South Wilmington

Cradle of African-American Political Leadership

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 22, 2008

1. South Wilmington Marker

Inscription. William J. Winchester, after serving 16 years on Wilmington City Council, became the first of his race elected to the Delaware House of Representatives. He served from 1948 until his death in 1952. Herman M. Holloway, Sr., became the first African-American elected to the State Senate in 1964. Henrietta Johnson was the first African-American female elected to the House of Representatives, serving from 1970-1978. (Marker Number NC-86.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1948.

Location. 39° 43.644′ N, 75° 32.601′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Southbridge. Marker is at the intersection of New Castle Avenue (Delaware Route 9) and C Street, on the right when traveling north on New Castle Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 S Claymont St, Wilmington DE 19801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Swedes Landing Trail (approx. half a mile away); Bird's Eye View (approx. 0.6 miles away); Steamboats & Ferries (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Steamboats & Ferries (approx. 0.7 miles away); Landing of the Swedes

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); Anthony (approx. 0.7 miles away); Kalmar Nyckel Monument (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Colonists (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . . History of the Henrietta Johnson Medical Center. (Submitted on December 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Henrietta Johnson Medical Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 22, 2008

2. Henrietta Johnson Medical Center

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,170 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on February 25, 2019, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 5, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.