Riverfront in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Railroad Station
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2023
1. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Railroad Station Marker
Opened by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
January 28, 1907
Station renovated 2009 - 2011
and
Rededicated March 19, 2011
Erected 2011 by United States Government, State of Delaware and Amtrak, funding agencies.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #46 Joseph R. Biden, and the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 28, 1907.
Location. 39° 44.219′ N, 75° 33.096′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Riverfront. It is on French Street south of East Front Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 French 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, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frank Furness Railroad District (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Underground Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Wilmington Station (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Railroad Boom (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thomas Garrett (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Great Railroad Boom (about 300 feet away); The Big Quarterly (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Additional commentary.
1. About the train station
After additional renovations in 2011, the station was formally renamed the Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Railroad Station, in honor of then-Vice President Biden, who, while serving as Senator from Delaware, commuted to DC using the train, and advocated for its usage. However,
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2023
2. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Railroad Station Marker
In addition to serving as Delaware's main stop on Amtrak, the station also serves as a major stop on the Wilmington/Newark line for SEPTA (Southeast Pennsylvania Transit Authority) Regional Rail. The line runs from Newark, Delaware to 30th Street Station in West Philadelphia.
— Submitted February 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2024
3. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Railroad Station commonly called Wilmington Station Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2024
4. Signage inside the station with identical information to the marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 442 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on February 10, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
