Brandywine Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Looking Back
over 100 years ago from this spot
Erected by Delaware State Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O), and the Delaware State Parks series lists.
Location. 39° 45.57′ N, 75° 33.39′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Brandywine Park. It can be reached from South Park Drive east of Lovering Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1600 N Park Dr, Wilmington DE 19806, 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: South Memories of Brandywine Park (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Looking Back (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Wilmington (about 700 feet away); White Oak (about 800 feet away); Armando Felix "Tantor" Hidalgo '63 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dominic "Dim" Montero '38
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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 266 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
