Hedgeville in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

St. Hedwig's Church Bell

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 10, 2023

1. St. Hedwig's Church Bell Marker

Inscription. As the first century of our parish and the second millenium of our Catholic faith draw to a close we dedicate this bell which called the faithful to prayer for eight decades to our immigrant fathers and mothers who founded St. Hedwig Parish.

Erected 1989 by St. Hedwig Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Thomas A. Flowers, Pastor.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list.

Location. 39° 44.423′ N, 75° 33.964′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Hedgeville. It is on South Harrison Street south of Linden Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 408 S Harrison St, Wilmington DE 19805, 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: St. Hedwig's R.C. Church (here, next to this marker); 100th Anniversary of Polish Independence Nov. 11, 2018 (a few steps from this marker); Kosciuszko Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); General Casimir Pulaski (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Elizabeth’s Church

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); William "Judy" Johnson Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Shipyards (approx. half a mile away); Cpl. James R. McCoy (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

St. Hedwig's Church Bell and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 10, 2023

2. St. Hedwig's Church Bell and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 331 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.