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

Encampment of Continental Troops 1777

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2024

1. Encampment of Continental Troops 1777 Marker

Inscription. On December 21, 1777, Delaware and Maryland regiments consisting of 1,500 men under command of General William Smallwood, upon order of General Washington, encamped in this vicinity to prevent occupation by the British forces and to protect American interests. General Smallwood would remain here several months.

Erected 2022 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NCC-7.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 21, 1777.

Location. 39° 45.408′ N, 75° 33.35′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Trolley Square. It is at the intersection of Lovering Avenue and Hancock Street, on the right when traveling north on Lovering Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1326 Lovering Ave, 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,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard.

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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… (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); White Oak (about 800 feet away); Frank E. Schoonover Studios (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Looking Back… (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Looking Back… (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1313 Delaware Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); South Memories of Brandywine Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1315 Delaware Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2024

2. Encampment of Continental Troops 1777 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 10, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.