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

Anthony

Delaware's First Known Black Settler

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021

1. Anthony Marker

Inscription. A black man named Anthony was among the first permanent settlers of New Sweden. He came to the colony from the West Indies in 1639 aboard the Swedish ship Vogel Grip. Records indicate that Black Anthony became a free man named Antoni Swart, an employee of Governor Johan Printz, who cut hay and sailed Printz's sloop during the 1640's and 1650's.

Erected by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-80.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1639.

Location. 39° 44.2′ N, 75° 32.332′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Swedes Landing. Marker can be reached from East 7th Street just east of Swedes Landing Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1110 East 7th Street, Wilmington DE 19801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Landing of the Swedes (here, next to this marker); Kalmar Nyckel Monument (a few steps from this marker); The Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different

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marker also named The Monument (about 400 feet away); The Park (about 500 feet away); Fort Christina Monument (about 500 feet away); Fort Christina (about 600 feet away); Old Swedes' Church (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021

2. Anthony Marker

Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., July 8, 2023

3. Anthony Marker

The rocks next to the river. Subject marker is off camera to right, and Kalmar Nyckel Monument is behind the camera.

Photographed By Carl Gordon Moore Jr., July 8, 2023

4. Anthony Marker

Subject marker and one other are on right, and Kalmar Nyckel Monument is off camera to left.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 204 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on July 14, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.