Brandywine Park in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ferris Brinchurst
Ferris Brinchurst
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. Marker 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.
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 shouting distance of this marker); Kalmar, Sweden (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
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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 February 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 53 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 9, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
