Old Swedes in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles Springer
1658 - 1738
Photographed by Nate Davidson, December 30, 2009
1. Charles Springer Marker
Erected 1989 by Fort Christina Chapter, Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list.
Location. 39° 44.306′ N, 75° 32.437′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Old Swedes. It can be reached from North Church Street south of East 7th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 606 N Church St, Wilmington DE 19801, 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: In Memory of John Hendrickson, Sr. (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Charles Springer (a few steps from this marker); Judge Ignatius C. Grubb (a few steps from this marker); Thomas and Ann Cole (a few steps from this marker); Bayard Plot (a few steps from this marker); "M. B." Stone (a few steps from
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2021, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 600 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 22, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. 2. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
