Old Swedes in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Brinckle Family
— Old Swedes Churchyard Walking Tour —
The Brinckles are an old Delaware family. The Rev. Samuel G. Brinckle was the first Rector of Christ Church, Christiana Hundred, "preaching almost until the time of his death in 1863," Gertrude Brinckle was the longtime librarian at the Historical Society of Delaware.
In 1828 several members of Old Swedes Church met in the home of Dr. John Brinckle to organize the Episcopal Congregation of the Borough of Wilmington. This body ultimately evolved into St. Andrew's Church, today The Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew and Matthew.
Erected by The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America of the State of Delaware. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 39° 44.31′ N, 75° 32.452′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Old Swedes. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Church Street (U.S. 13) and East 7th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 612 N Church St, Wilmington DE 19801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
