Brandywine Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ferris Bringhurst
Ferris Bringhurst
first president
of the
Wilmington Fountain Society
Kindness to God's creatures is a service acceptable to Him
Erected 1872 by Wilmington Fountain Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 39° 45.375′ N, 75° 33.09′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Brandywine Park. It is on North Park Drive north of North Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1106 N Park Dr, Wilmington DE 19806, 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: Hybrid Tea Roses (a few steps from this marker); Design with Roses (within shouting distance of this marker); Climbing Roses and their Support (within shouting distance of this marker); Peace Rose (within shouting distance of this marker); Watford, England (within shouting distance of this marker); Nemours, France (within shouting distance of this marker); Osogbo, Nigeria (within
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Also see . . . Humane Animal Partners History. Per the organization's history page:
A precursor to the SPCA, the Wilmington Fountain Society, was formed and went on to erect drinking fountains for the animals throughout the city.(Submitted on February 9, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
