Swedes Landing in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Monument
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021
Erected by Division of Archives and History.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.
Location. 39° 44.267′ N, 75° 32.294′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Swedes Landing. Marker can be reached from 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. The Park (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Monument (a few steps from this marker); Fort Christina Monument (a few steps from this marker); Fort Christina (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Christina National Historic Landmark (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Rocks" and the Underground Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kalmar Nyckel Monument (about 400 feet away); Anthony (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 3 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on June 1, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.