Tinicum Township near Essington in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum

America's First Urban Refuge

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 18, 2022

1. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum Marker

Inscription.
Welcome to America's first urban refuge, established in 1972 to preserve and restore Tinicum Marsh. Here you will discover wetlands and forests that provide vital habitat for wildlife and for people.

Explore the Refuge
Discover the quiet beauty of the refuge as you walk or bike 10 miles of trails, or as you canoe or kayak more than 5 miles of water trails.

Habitats for Wildlife
The refuge protects Tinicum marsh, the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in Pennsylvania. The marsh is a vital feeding and resting place for birds along the Atlantic Flyway. The refuge also provides habitat for a wide range of other animals, from butterflies to foxes.

Erected by Fish & Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Natural Resources • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.

Location. 39° 52.395′ N, 75° 18.186′ W. Marker is near Essington, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. It is in Tinicum Township. Marker is on Fishing Point Trail just south of Wanamaker Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 420), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Essington PA 19029, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Group of Citizens with a Vision (a few steps from this marker); Tinicum National Environmental Center (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum (within shouting distance of this marker); River of Change (approx. ¼ mile away); The Ferry Landing (approx. ¼ mile away); Even History Changes (approx. ¼ mile away); Morton Homestead (approx. ¼ mile away); The Second Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Essington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 18, 2022

2. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.