Mid-town Brandywine in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Presbyterian Meeting House
Presbyterian Meeting House
built in 1740
near Tenth & Market Streets
Presented by The First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, Delaware to The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Delaware and The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware and re-built here by them in 1918
Erected by The First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington, Delaware, presented to The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Delaware and the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1740.
Location. 39° 45.048′ N, 75° 32.855′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Mid-town Brandywine. It is at the intersection of North West Street and South Park Drive, on the right when traveling north on North West Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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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: Looking Back (within shouting distance of this marker); Lower Dam and North Short Millrace (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); McKinley (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Street Bridge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Memorial Bridge Centennial (about 400 feet away); Jonathan P. Whitcomb Memorial Music Circle (about 600 feet away); Black Walnut (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Looking Back
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2024
2. The Original Presbyterian Meeting House
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2024
3. Additional plaque on the church building
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
