Red Lion Hundred in Delaware City in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Collins-Blackburn Memorial Building
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021
1. Collins-Blackburn Memorial Building Marker
This building, formerly known as Delaware City School #118C, served as a school for the African American students of Delaware City between the years of 1922 and 1961. During these years 13 teachers taught over 300 students.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 39° 34.335′ N, 75° 36.066′ W. Marker is in Delaware City, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Red Lion Hundred. It is on Madison Street 0.2 miles south of 5th Street (Delaware Route 9), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 611 Madison St, Delaware City DE 19706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington and 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: Delaware City School No. 118C (a few steps from this marker); "Old Fire Bell" (approx. Ό mile away); Delaware City Fire Company (approx. Ό mile away); Chelsea (approx. 0.3 miles away); Old Delaware City Public School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Christ Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); Equal Suffrage Study Club (approx. 0.6 miles away); Michelle N. Smith Bridge (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delaware City.
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 1,788 times since then and 156 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
