Mid-Town Brandywine in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
James H. Sills, Jr.
January 1993 - January 2001
Trailblazer, Educator, Change Agent
"Passion preparation and a bold perspective can change your life, while character, social consciousness and a commitment to others can change your community. He who strives to do well can also do good."
Erected 2022 by City of Wilmington & State of Delaware; Jon D. Hair, Sculptor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1993.
Location. 39° 45′ N, 75° 32.648′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Mid-Town Brandywine. It is at the intersection of North Market Street (Business U.S. 13) and South Park Drive, on the left when traveling north on North Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 E 15th 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: Mayor James H. Sills, Jr. Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Forgotten Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Soldiers' Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Brandywine Pumping Station
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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 463 times since then and 22 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 19, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
