Brandywine Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Barred Rock
• One of America's oldest breeds, originating in the mid-1800s.
• Part of the greater "Plymouth Rock" breed of chickens.
🏠 Origin: United States.
💡 Known for their narrow black-and-white barring and brown eggs.
Erected by Brandywine Zoo; Delaware State Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list.
Location. 39° 45.296′ N, 75° 32.88′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Brandywine Park. Marker can be reached from North Park Drive, 0.2 miles east of North Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1715 Baynard Blvd, Wilmington DE 19802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ameraucana (here, next to this marker); Delaware Blue Hen (here, next to this marker); Domestication Origins (here, next to this marker); San Clemente (here, next to this marker); Nigerian Dwarf (here, next to this marker); Angora (here, next to this marker); Snowy Egret
this page online
More about this marker. An identical marker can be found elsewhere in the zoo.
Additional keywords. chickens; animal husbandry; chicken breeds
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 28, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
