New Castle in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Welcome Society of Pennsylvania
Photographed By Nate Davidson, June 13, 2012
1. The Welcome Society of Pennsylvania Marker
Honors the city of New Castle, Delaware where William Penn first landed in the New World, 27 October 1682.Erected 2002 by The Welcome Society of Pennsylvania.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 27, 1682.
Location. 39° 39.583′ N, 75° 33.767′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is on 2nd Street close to Delaware Street. 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. Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); New Castle Common (a few steps from this marker); Sheriff's House and County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Frenchtown Railroad Sleepers (within shouting distance of this marker); New Castle Court House 1732 (within shouting distance of this marker); William Penn (within shouting distance of this marker); Penn's Place (about
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Photographed By Nate Davidson, June 13, 2012
2. The Welcome Society of Pennsylvania Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 1, 2019
3. The Welcome Society of Pennsylvania Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 1, 2019
4. The Welcome Society of Pennsylvania Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 1, 2019
5. The Welcome Society of Pennsylvania Marker
Marker can be seen at the base of the statue.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2012, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 685 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2012, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. 3. submitted on February 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 4. submitted on March 1, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 5. submitted on February 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
