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

Packet Alley

Photographed By R. C.

1. Packet Alley Marker

Inscription. Packet boats from Philadelphia met stage coaches here for Frenchtown, Maryland, chief line of communication from North to Baltimore and South. Andrew Jackson, David Crockett, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, Lord Ashburton, Sam Houston, Louis Napoleon, Stonewall Jackson, Indians (led by Osceola and Black Hawk) en route to visit "Great Father" in Washington — all passed this way

Erected 1933 by Historic Markers Commission. (Marker Number NC-24.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series lists.

Location. 39° 39.541′ N, 75° 33.708′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is at the intersection of The Strand and Packet Alley on The Strand. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Castle DE 19720, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Home of George Read (within shouting distance of this marker); Read House & Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Gunning Bedford House (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Philip and Lydia Laird

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Landing Place of William Penn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Welcome Society of Pennsylvania (about 400 feet away); Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away); New Castle Common (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Castle.

Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 1, 2019

2. Packet Alley Marker

Marker has since been replaced (or heavily repaired and repainted).

Photographed By R. C.

3. Packet Alley Marker

Old Ivory Soap Ad on wall opposite marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

4. Old Ivory Soap Ad on wall opposite marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,907 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 15, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 2. submitted on February 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3, 4. submitted on December 15, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.