Riverfront in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Michael S. Purzycki Riverwalk
In recognition of the vision, dedication and leadership of Michael S. Purzycki as the first Executive Director,
of Delaware
1996 - 2016
Erected by Riverfront Development Corporation of Delaware.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1996.
Location. 39° 43.838′ N, 75° 33.68′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Riverfront. It is on Jack A. Markell Trail north of Pettinaro Park Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 820 Justison St, Wilmington DE 19801, 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: A different marker also named Michael S. Purzycki Riverwalk (here, next to this marker); World War II (within shouting distance of this marker); Points of Remembrance (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named World War II (about 300 feet away); The New World (about 700 feet away); Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge (approx.
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Another marker is no longer nearby. World War II (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker stands just a few feet away.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
