Mid-town Brandywine in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Looking Back
over 100 years ago from this spot
Erected 2014 by Delaware State Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.
Location. 39° 45.063′ N, 75° 32.836′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Mid-town Brandywine. It is on South Park Drive east of North West Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1420 North West Street, Wilmington DE 19801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lower Dam and North Short Millrace (here, next to this marker); Presbyterian Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); McKinley (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Street Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Memorial Bridge Centennial (about 500 feet away); Black Walnut (about 600 feet away); Jonathan P. Whitcomb Memorial Music Circle (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Looking Back (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced this previous marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
