New Castle Hundred in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Green or Market Plaine
Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, April 9, 2012
1. The Green or Market Plaine Marker
Erected 1932 by Historic Markers Commission. (Marker Number NC-28.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1655.
Location. 39° 39.601′ N, 75° 33.842′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in New Castle Hundred. It is at the intersection of Delaware Street and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west on Delaware Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Delaware's Independence Hall (a few steps from this marker); Van Dyke House (within shouting distance of this marker); New Castle Court House 1732 (within shouting distance of this marker); Penn's Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheriff's House and County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); New Castle Common (about 300 feet away,
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Photographed by R. C.
2. The Green or Market Plaine Marker
Photographed by Roger Dean Meyer, October 8, 2006
3. A View of the Market Plaine or Green
Photographed by R. C.
4. Young American Recruit marching upon the Green or Market Plaine
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 1,915 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 21, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on December 14, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 3. submitted on November 9, 2007, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. 4. submitted on December 14, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
