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

Swedes Landing Trail

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 7, 2013

1. Swedes Landing Trail Marker

Inscription.
The Swedes Landing Trail, which highlights “Wilmington’s Waterfront Heritage” theme reflects the maritime heritage of the first permanent Swedish settlement in the United States. The one mule trail includes land along the northern bank of the Christina River and continues along Church and 7th Streets.

The Swedes Landing Trail:
1. Fort Christina at the Rocks.
2. St. Stanislaus Kostka.
3. Old Swedes Church.
4. Christina Cultural Arts Center.
5. Swedes Tercentenary Monument.
7. Jackson and Sharp.
8. Former Wilson Line Shipyard.
9. Christina Park.
10. Amtrak Rail Viaduct.
11. Kalmar Nyckel Museum.
12. Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard.

City Historic Districts
A. Old Swedes
B. St. Mary’s
C. Eastside

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 39° 44.082′ N, 75° 32.616′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Christina Park. Marker is on North Church Street. The marker is in Christina Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N Church St, Wilmington DE 19801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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within walking distance of this marker. Mother Union American Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Swedes' Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Major Peter Jaquett (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Major Peter Jaquett (approx. 0.3 miles away); Landing of the Swedes (approx. 0.3 miles away); Anthony (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bayard Plot (approx. 0.3 miles away); South Portico (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 7, 2013

2. Swedes Landing Trail Marker

Photographed By Don Morfe, April 7, 2013

3. Swedes Landing Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 522 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.