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

Van Dyke House

Photographed By Nate Davidson, June 13, 2012

1. Van Dyke House Marker

Inscription. Built about 1820 by Senator Nicholas Van Dyke. The marriage of Dorcas Van Dyke to Charles I. DuPont took place here Oct. 6, 1824. At this wedding the Marquis de LaFayette was a guest, and gave the bride in marriage.

Erected 1932 by Historic Markers Commission. (Marker Number NC-A5.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives, and the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 39° 39.6′ N, 75° 33.867′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is at the intersection of West 3rd Street and Delaware Street on West 3rd 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. The Green or Market Plaine (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware's Independence Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Museum (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

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Castle Common (about 400 feet away); Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Castle.

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Photographed By Nate Davidson, June 13, 2012

2. Van Dyke House

Photographed By Adam Margolis, July 31, 2021

3. Van Dyke House Marker

Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 1, 2019

4. Van Dyke House

As viewed from the intersection of Delaware Street and West 3rd Street.

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 785 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2012, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on February 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.