Brandywine Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Barred Rock
• One of America's oldest breeds, originating in the mid-1800s.
• Part of the greater "Plymouth Rock" breed of chickens.
🏠 Origin: United States.
💡 Known for their narrow black-and-white barring and brown eggs.
Erected by Brandywine Zoo; Delaware State Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals.
Location. 39° 45.316′ N, 75° 32.925′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Brandywine Park. Marker can be reached from North Park Drive south of North Van Buren Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 N Park Dr, Wilmington DE 19802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ameraucana (here, next to this marker); Delaware Blue Hen (here, next to this marker); Red Panda Conservation (a few steps from this marker); Red Panda (a few steps from this marker); Golden Lion Tamarin / The Amazon River and Rainforest / White-faced Saki (a few steps from this marker); Bobcat (within shouting distance of this marker); Burrowing Owl
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More about this marker. An identical marker can be found elsewhere in the zoo.
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 65 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
