Brandywine Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nigerian Dwarf
Arrived in the United States in the mid-1900s for use as exhibition animals.
🏠 Origin: West Africa
💡 Known as a dairy breed.
Erected by Brandywine Zoo; Delaware State Parks.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals.
Location. 39° 45.297′ N, 75° 32.878′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Brandywine Park. It can be reached from North Park Drive south of North Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1715 Baynard Blvd, Wilmington DE 19802, 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: Delaware Blue Hen (here, next to this marker); San Clemente (here, next to this marker); Barred Rock (here, next to this marker); Ameraucana (here, next to this marker); Domestication Origins (here, next to this marker); Angora (here, next to this marker); Snowy Egret (a few steps from this marker); Black and White Ruffed Lemur (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
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