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

Home of George Read

Photographed by R. C.

1. Home of George Read Marker

Inscription. Site of home of George Read. Born September 18, 1733. Died September 21, 1798. Member of The Congress of the Revolution. The convention that framed The Constitution of The United States, and of the first senate under it. Judge of Admiralty, President and Chief Justice of Delaware, and a signer of The Declaration of Independence. House destroyed by fire, April 1824.

Erected by Historical Markers Commission. (Marker Number NC-A8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives, and the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1824.

Location. 39° 39.567′ N, 75° 33.698′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in New Castle Hundred. It is on The Strand. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 The Strand, New Castle DE 19720, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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: Read House & Gardens (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of Philip and Lydia Laird (within shouting distance of this marker); Packet Alley

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Welcome Society of Pennsylvania (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away); Frenchtown Railroad Sleepers (about 400 feet away); Gunning Bedford House (about 400 feet away); New Castle Common (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Castle.

Also see . . . Read House and Garden. Historical Society of Delaware website (Submitted on December 23, 2009.)

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 1, 2019

2. Home of George Read Marker

Home of George Read image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

3. Home of George Read

Marker is mounted on the brick fence, out of view to the left in this picture.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 1, 2019

4. Home of George Read Marker

Marker is located along the wall. It is the first marker from the left.

Photographed by R. C.

5. Home of George Read

The Read House & Garden Restoration Project image. Click for full size.

Photographed by R. C.

6. The Read House & Garden Restoration Project

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,805 times since then and 19 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. submitted on December 15, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 4. submitted on February 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5, 6. submitted on December 15, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.