Mid-town Brandywine in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jonathan P. Whitcomb Memorial Music Circle
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2023
1. Jonathan P. Whitcomb Memorial Music Circle Marker
Awarded the John F. Newnam Service Award, The Rotary Club of Wilmington's highest honor, in July, 2019, Jon Whitcomb embodied the Rotary motto "Service Above Self." His fellow Rotarians have dedicated this music circle in Jon's memory with the hope that it will be enjoyed by many of the people Jon loved to help during his life.
To commemorate the Club's Centennial in 2015, members and local supporters raised funds and secured a Rotary International Global Grant to make improvements to this park. The Club's goal was to add interactive learning experiences for area schoolchildren and make the park more enjoyable for the people who live and work nearby.
Members of this Rotary Club, throughout its long history, have dedicated themselves through service to improve the lives of Wilmington's residents. They do so with post-secondary education scholarships, direct assistance through volunteerism, and donations to assist community charities and local elementary schoolsall in support of children, families, and those in need of help to strengthen their prospects for a better life.
Free of any age, ethnicity, gender, religious or political affiliation, the only requirement to be a Rotarian is a desire to provide "Service Above Self" and to conduct one's personal and professional life in accordance with this
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1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
Erected by Rotary International.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 2019.
Location. 39° 44.992′ N, 75° 32.751′ 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 and East 15th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 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: H. Fletcher Brown: The Man and the Vocational School (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Walnut (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Soldiers' Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); James H. Sills, Jr. (about 500 feet away); Mayor James H. Sills, Jr. Bridge
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2023
2. Jonathan P. Whitcomb Memorial Music Circle Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
