Quaker Hill in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cook-Simms House, 1778
William Cook built this house at 101 East Fourth Street in what was then the heart of downtown Wilmington.
Dr. John Simms, who made and sold herbal medicines, bought the house in 1840 to serve as his shop and residence. He updated the building with large windows and an awning that shaded the sidewalk.
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The Cook-Simms House as used by J.S. Simms Botanic and Eclectic Medicines, 1860s.
Erected by Delaware Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1840.
Location. 39° 44.498′ N, 75° 33.04′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Quaker Hill. It is on North Market Street just south of West 6th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 515 N Market 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 walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Willingtown Square (a few steps from this marker); Tatnall Bell, 1800 (a few steps from this marker); Jacob and Obadiah Dingee Houses, 1771 and 1773 (a few steps from this marker); Old Town Hall
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Willingtown Square (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
