Swedes Landing in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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.
Christina 1632 - 1654
Governor and Judge Johan Printz 1643 - 1653
William Penn welcomed by the Swedes
And thus the Swedish colonists established civilization in the Delaware Valley.
Erected 1938 by The People of Sweden.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Exploration
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Location. 39° 44.197′ N, 75° 32.316′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Swedes Landing. Marker is on East 7th Street just east of Swedes Landing Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1110 E 7th St, Wilmington DE 19801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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.
— Submitted June 1, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. ![Kalmar Nyckel Monument [The English inscription] image. Click for full size.](Photos5/589/Photo589219.jpg?61202182700PM "Kalmar Nyckel Monument [The English inscription]. Click for full size.")
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021
2. Kalmar Nyckel Monument [The English inscription]
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From Wikipedia article about Fort Christina:
The dedication was attended by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Crown Prince Gustav Adolf, Crown Princess Louise, and Prince Bertil. The Prince presented a gift from their homeland: a monument, topped by a replica of the Kalmar Nyckel, designed by Swedish sculptor Carl Milles.Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
— Submitted July 11, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland.
![Kalmar Nyckel Monument [The Swedish inscription] image. Click for full size.](Photos5/589/Photo589218.jpg?61202182600PM "Kalmar Nyckel Monument [The Swedish inscription]. Click for full size.")
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021
3. Kalmar Nyckel Monument [The Swedish inscription]
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 277 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.
