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 Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR) series list. 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. Marker 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.
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
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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, in common parlance as of 2024, the station is usually still called Wilmington Station.
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 10, 2023
2. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., Railroad Station Marker
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 89 times since then and 30 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.
