Swedes Landing in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Christina Monument
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021
Erected by Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs.
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 27, 1938.
Location. 39° 44.277′ N, 75° 32.289′ 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: 1124 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); The Monument (a few steps from this marker); Fort Christina (a few steps from this marker); Fort Christina National Historic Landmark (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Rocks" and the Underground Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Kalmar Nyckel Monument (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anthony (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021
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 154 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.