Swedes Landing in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Park

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021

1. The Park Marker

Inscription. The park was created by the State of Delaware for the tercentenary in 1938. It was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior March 29, 1963 in the presence of Prince Bertil of Sweden, Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson and other distinguished guests at the celebration of the 325th anniversary of the landing here at the rocks.

Erected by Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #36 Lyndon B. Johnson, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is March 29, 1963.

Location. 39° 44.273′ N, 75° 32.295′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Swedes Landing. It 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.

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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: The Monument (a few steps from this marker); Fort Christina Monument (a few steps from this marker); Fort Christina (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Rocks" and the Underground Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lifeboat 39 (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Lifeboat 39 (about 400 feet away); Kalmar Nyckel Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021

2. The Park Marker

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 283 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.