Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Monday Club

Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., August 29, 2021

1. The Monday Club Marker

Inscription. In 1876, a group of African American men seeking opportunities for political involvement, socio-economic freedom, and cultural enrichment in Wilmington formed The Monday Club. The club incorporated in 1893 and was named for members' only day off from work in service industry positions. Membership also included judges, teachers, lawmakers, and business professionals. The Monday Club opened a clubhouse at 917 French Street in 1896, providing a space where African Americans could gather and socialize. The Monday Club relocated to New Castle in 2000. The Monday Club is arguably the oldest Black social organization in the United States.

Erected 2020 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NCC-243.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 39° 44.668′ N, 75° 32.783′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is on French Street 0.1 miles north of 9th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 915 N French 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

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walking distance of this marker: Ezion Methodist Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Joseph Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gravesite of Bishop Peter Spencer (1779-1843) and His Devoted Wife, Annes (about 400 feet away); Walnut Street YMCA (about 500 feet away); Here Lie Rev. & Mrs. Peter Spencer (about 500 feet away); Holocaust (about 500 feet away); Spencer Plaza rain gardens are working to keep Wilmington's waterways clear! (about 500 feet away); Abraham Shadd Family (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Gravesite of Bishop Peter Spencer (1779-1843) and His Devoted Wife, Annes (was about 500 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., August 29, 2021

2. The Monday Club Marker

Looking across French Street: 903 French St. to left; One Rodney Square, to right, hits SE corner of 10th & King

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 910 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on December 18, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 30, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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