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

William Penn

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 1, 2019

1. William Penn Marker

Inscription. On the 26th Day of October 1682, William Penn the great proprietor on his first landing in America here proclaimed his government, and received from the commissioners of the Duke of York the key of the fort and turf twig and water as symbols of his possession.

Erected 1907 by Delaware Society of the Colonial Dames of America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1682.

Location. 39° 39.621′ N, 75° 33.754′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in New Castle Hundred. It is on Market Street just south of Harmony Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Market St, New Castle DE 19720, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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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: Frenchtown Railroad Sleepers (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots in the Immanuel Churchyard (a few steps from this marker); George Read (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named George Read (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Wansey (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain John Evans (within shouting distance of this marker); Midshipman John Stockton, United States Navy (within shouting distance of this marker); The Welcome Society of Pennsylvania (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Castle.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 1, 2019

2. William Penn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 543 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.