Cool Spring in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Cool Spring Reservoir Plaza
— established 2009 —
The greatest depth of the pond at Cool Spring Reservoir Plaza is 10 feet.
24 species of aquatic plants are planted around the pond's shelf.
The City of Wilmington celebrated a new public space when the Cool Spring Reservoir Plaza opened in 2009.
There are 10 million gallons of finished drinking water in the new reservoir tank.
Erected 2009 by City of Wilmington, Delaware.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 2009.
Location. 39° 45.076′ N, 75° 33.55′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Cool Spring. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Franklin Street and West 11th Street, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1013 N Franklin St, Wilmington DE 19806, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Evolution of Safe Drinking Water (here, next to this marker); Vegetative Pond Buffer / Amortiguador de Estanque Vegetativo (within shouting distance of this marker); A City’s Growing Demand for Water
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
