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

"Sign of the Ship" Tavern

"Sign of the Ship" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2019

1. "Sign of the Ship" Marker

Inscription. Site of famous tavern of Revolutionary days known as "The Sign of the Ship." John Marshall was then innkeeper. Officers of Continental Army were quartered here. Washington, Lafayette, Aaron Burr and Commodore Perry were among its distinguished guests. Captain Patrick O'Flinn, Officer of American Revolution was proprietor, 1797 to 1818.

Historic Markers Commission - 1932

Erected 1932 by Historic Markers Commission.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1797.

Location. 39° 44.382′ N, 75° 33.096′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. Memorial is at the intersection of East 3rd Street and North Market Street on East 3rd Street. The marker is mounted on the side of the building on 3rd Street. The main entrance to that building is at 230 North Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 E 3rd St, 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. Old Farmers Bank (a few steps from this marker); Lincoln's Speech (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware's Jewish Community (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Garrett (about 400 feet away); Brown v. Board of Education (about 600 feet away); Beacon (about 600 feet away); Tatnall Bell, 1800 (about 700 feet away); Jacobs House, 1748 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2019

2. "Sign of the Ship" Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, September 28, 2019

3. "Sign of the Ship" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 1, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.