Brandywine Park 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 • Women. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.
Location. 39° 45.531′ N, 75° 33.275′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Brandywine Park. It is on North Park Drive south of Augustine Cut Off, on the left when traveling north. The marker is on the grounds of Brandywine Park, north of I-95. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington DE 19806, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: White Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Looking Back (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dominic "Dim" Montero '38 (about 600 feet away); Abessinio Stadium (about 700 feet away); Armando Felix "Tantor" Hidalgo '63 (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Abessinio Stadium
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 317 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on May 23, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
