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

Wilmington Historic Trail

Photographed by Adam Margolis, August 12, 2010

1. Wilmington Historic Trail Marker

Inscription. This Historic Trail Links the historical, social, and cultural patterns of development in Wilmington. The commercial and residential structures along this trail recreate the vitality and historical importance of the 17th and 18-century Wilmington. The trail begins just east of 7th & Church Streets at Fort Christiana State Park, and ends up at Friends Meeting House at 6th and West Streets.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 39° 44.518′ N, 75° 33.02′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is on North Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Old Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Lodge of Delaware A.F.&A.M. (within shouting distance of this marker); Willingtown Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Cook-Simms House, 1778 (within shouting distance of this marker); Coxe Houses, 1801 (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob and Obadiah Dingee Houses, 1771 and 1773 (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Tatnall Bell, 1800 (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacobs House, 1748 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Willingtown Square (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Adam Margolis, August 12, 2010

2. Wilmington Historic Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 135 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 13, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.