Kalmar Nyckel Monument
1638 - 1938
The people of Sweden erected this monument to the memory of the first Swedish settlement on American soil and gave it in custody of the State of Delaware.
This monument was dedicated June 27th 1938 in the presence of the President of the United States and the Crown Prince of Sweden.
[Swedish inscription on the marker:]
Detta monument avtäcktes den 27 Juni 1938 i Närvaro av Förenta Staternas President och Sveriges kronprins.
Governor and Judge Johan Printz 1643 - 1653
William Penn welcomed by the Swedes
And thus the Swedish colonists established civilization in the Delaware Valley.
Christina 1632 - 1654
Erected 1938 by The People of Sweden.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1638.
Location.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Landing of the Swedes (a few steps from this marker); Anthony (a few steps from this marker); The Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Monument (about 400 feet away); The Park (about 500 feet away); Fort Christina Monument (about 500 feet away); Fort Christina (about 500 feet away); Fort Christina National Historic Landmark (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Additional commentary.
1. And thus the Swedish colonists established civilization in the Delaware Valley.
This inscription is heavily biased considering that the Delaware Valley was already inhabited by the Lenape.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 1, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.