New Castle Hundred in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Italian Community of New Castle, Delaware

— circa 1920-1950 —

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 4, 2024

1. The Italian Community of New Castle, Delaware Marker

Inscription. This monument is dedicated to the immigrants who came to New Castle from Italy starting in the late 1890s. They came primarily from the Abruzzo Region which is located on the Adriatic east from Rome. Residing for the most part on the west side of New Castle in "Shawtown," they established a very close-knit community. They celebrated their heritage and publicly professed their faith in God and their love for Saint Anthony, their patron Saint. These immigrants became American and proudly served their community and country. We, their descendants, will be forever grateful to them for the legacy they bequeathed to us.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 39° 39.651′ N, 75° 34.349′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in New Castle Hundred. It is on Young Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 802 Young St, New Castle DE 19720, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Greater Wilmington and 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: New Castle Italian Immigrant Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The First House Constructed by Guido DeAscanis in 1932 (approx. 0.2 miles away); The River Road (approx. ¼ mile away); Booker T. Washington School No. 109C (approx. 0.3 miles away); New Castle United Methodist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Museum (approx. 0.4 miles away); Van Dyke House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Green or Market Plaine (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Castle.

The Italian Community of New Castle, Delaware Marker wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 4, 2024

2. The Italian Community of New Castle, Delaware Marker wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 696 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.