Riverfront in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Delaware Stadium Corporation
Delaware Stadium Corporation was established June 18, 1992 to develop, own, and operate a multi-purpose sports facility for the State of Delaware. Upon the dedication of this plaque, the DSC wishes to gratefully acknowledge former Governor Michael N. Castle, former Mayor Daniel S. Frawley, and the members of the 135th and 136th General Assemblies for their support in providing the capital funding for the construction of the stadium. The DSC also wishes to recognize the following public sector officials who were directly responsible for the completion of the stadium.
John J Casey, Jr. - Director, Delaware Development Office Hon. Daniel S. Frawley - Mayor- City of Wilmington Scott A. Green, Esq. - House of Representatives Counsel Brad E. Hopkins - Executive Assistant to the DDO Director J. Brian Miurphy - Wilmington Commerce Director Hon. Steven C. Taylor - Delaware State Representative
Erected by Delaware Stadium Corporation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is June 18, 1992.
Location. 39° 43.896′ N, 75° 33.875′
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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: Daniel S. Frawley Stadium (here, next to this marker); William Julius "Judy" Johnson (here, next to this marker); Vic Willis (a few steps from this marker); Bill McGowan (a few steps from this marker); Rocks in the Show (within shouting distance of this marker); You Are Not Forgotten (within shouting distance of this marker); Military Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael S. Purzycki Riverwalk (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2024
3. Dedication Plaque for Judy Johnson Field at Legends Stadium
The stadium has since been renamed to Frawley Stadium.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on March 15, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on July 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
