Winterthur near Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lynn W. Williams - Pioneer of Preservation
Conservationist, Educator, Advocate
— Delaware State Parks Pioneer of Preservation —
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 1, 2019
1. Lynn W. Williams - Pioneer of Preservation Marker
As a child, Lynn Williams spent her summers among the rural landscapes of her native New York. There she discovered what would become a lifelong appreciation and love of nature. Lynn brought that love of nature with her to Delaware, where she has worked to preserve the precious natural resources of her adopted home.
In the early 1960s, Lynn led a successful fight to protect land along the banks of the Brandywine River from development. This land became Brandywine Creek State Park. The park today includes the first two dedicated nature preserves established in Delaware.
Lynn helped to create the Delaware Nature Society and has worked closely with groups such as the Girl Scouts of America, the state's Parks and Recreation Council and Woodlawn Trustees to advocate preservation. Three Delaware governors have appointed her to chair the state's Open Space Council.
"We must educate and advocate now, in order to conserve for the future."
Lynn Williams
Erected by Delaware State Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Waterways & Vessels • Women. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lorraine Fleming (here, next to this marker); Woodlawn Trustees, Inc. / William Poole Bancroft (approx. ¾ mile away); The History of Rockland Village (approx. ¾ mile away); Pennington Bridge (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rockland Mill Village (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mount Lebanon United Methodist Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Reflecting Pool (approx. 1.1 miles away); Bath House (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 1, 2019
2. Lynn W. Williams - Pioneer of Preservation Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 65 times this year. Last updated on August 30, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
