Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome to Wilmington
Delaware
Est. 1638 Mayor Mike Purzycki
Erected by City of Wilmington, Delaware.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #46 Joseph R. Biden series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1638.
Location. 39° 44.589′ N, 75° 32.324′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is on East 11th Street west of North Church Street (U.S. 13), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 730 E 11th 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: Clifford Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); G.T. and Clara Gilbert (within shouting distance of this marker); Hattie M. Phelan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hattie M. Phelan Community Dream Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Louis Lorenzo Redding, Esq. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Scott AME Zion Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dr. Joseph Capelle (approx. 0.3 miles away); Howard High School (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
