Highlands in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Looking Back
over 100 years ago from this spot
Erected by Delaware State Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Delaware State Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 39° 46.035′ N, 75° 34.472′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Highlands. It is on Lookout Drive just west of Tower Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2009 Lookout Dr, Wilmington DE 19806, 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 walking distance of this marker: Rockford Tower (here, next to this marker); William Marriott Canby Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Francis Du Pont (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Poole Bancroft Memorial (about 600 feet away); Mount Salem United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Remembrance of Tower Hill School Alumni
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Looking Back (has been replaced with this marker).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
