Chester in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Swedish Colonists
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 1, 2009
1. Swedish Colonists Plaque
Commemorates
The
Swedish Colonists
Who Settled
This Area In
1641
Dedicated by
Princess Christina
June 12, 1965
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 1965.
Location. 39° 50.874′ N, 75° 21.595′ W. Marker is in Chester, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. Marker is on Ave. of the States, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the wall of the Colonial Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chester PA 19013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chester Fire Department (here, next to this marker); Colonial Courthouse (here, next to this marker); Viet Nam (here, next to this marker); Washington House (a few steps from this marker); Historic Downtown Chester (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Swedish Burial Ground (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John Morton (about 500 feet away); Christofer Columbus (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 935 times since then and 23 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 2, 2009, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
