New Castle Hundred in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George Washington
To commemorate the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of George Washington this wall was erected by the Delaware Society of Colonial Wars and the National Society of Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware
Erected 1932 by the Delaware Society of Colonial Wars and the National Society of Colonial Dames of America.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the The Colonial Dames of America, National Society of series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.
Location. 39° 39.641′ N, 75° 33.886′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in New Castle Hundred. It is on East 4th Street east of Delaware Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 E 4th St, 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, on the Delmarva Peninsula,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Historic Museum (a few steps from this marker); Van Dyke House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Green or Market Plaine (about 300 feet away); Delaware's Independence Hall (about 400 feet away); The Old Library (about 500 feet away); New Castle Court House 1732 (about 500 feet away); Penn's Place (about 500 feet away); Sheriff's House and County Jail (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Castle.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 16, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 16, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
