Hedgeville in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Hedwig's R.C. Church
408 Harrison Street
Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., April 23, 2022
1. St. Hedwig's R.C. Church Marker
has been placed on the
National Register
of
Historic Places
November 12, 1982
Very Rev. Thomas F. Gardocki, Pastor
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list.
Location. 39° 44.427′ N, 75° 33.966′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Hedgeville. It is on South Harrison Street south of Linden Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 Harrison Street, Wilmington DE 19805, 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: St. Hedwig's Church Bell (here, next to this marker); 100th Anniversary of Polish Independence Nov. 11, 2018 (a few steps from this marker); Kosciuszko Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Casimir Pulaski (approx. Ό mile away); St. Elizabeths Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); William "Judy" Johnson Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cpl. James R. McCoy
this page online
Also see . . . St. Hedwig's Roman Catholic Church - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form.
Socially and historically, St. Hedwig's significance lies in its continuous, exclusive use by Wilmington's Polish community. The church serves as the only architecturally visible anchor or centerpiece for the Wilmington Polish community; historically, as a focal point of Polish pride and community.(Submitted on April 23, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
Photographed by Carl Gordon Moore Jr., April 23, 2022
2. St. Hedwig's R.C. Church Marker
Corner of Harrison and Linden streets. Harrison Street comes in from lower left corner in southbound direction.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. This page has been viewed 312 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
