New Castle Hundred in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Castle Court House 1732
New Castle Historic District
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 7, 2013
1. New Castle Court House 1732 Marker
Marker placed on the side of the Court House
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exception value
in commemorating or illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1968
Erected 1968 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 39° 39.582′ N, 75° 33.816′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in New Castle Hundred. It is 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: Penn's Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Delaware's Independence Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Sheriff's House and County Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); The Green or Market Plaine
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Photographed by Don Morfe, April 7, 2013
2. New Castle Court House 1732 Marker
Clearer photo of the National Historic marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 7, 2013
3. New Castle Court House 1732 Marker
Photo of the West Wing of the Court House Museum
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 7, 2013
4. Sheriff's Office and County Prison
Photo of the back of the building
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 1, 2019
5. New Castle Court House 1732 Marker
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 7, 2013
6. New Castle Court House 1732 Marker
Frontal photo of the Court House showing the entrance and National Historic marker.
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 7, 2013
7. New Castle Court House 1732 Marker
New Castle Court House Museum-West Wing
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 7, 2013
8. New Castle Court House 1732 Marker
Entrance to the Court House
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 7, 2013
9. Sheriff's Office and County Prison
This building became a part of the First State National Monument, National Park Service on March 25, 2013. It is located next to the old Courthouse.
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 7, 2013
10. Sheriff's Office and County Prison-Curb Site inscription
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 7, 2013
11. Sheriff's Office and County Prison
Side photo of the building
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 7, 2013
12. Sheriff's Office and County Prison
Tablet on the side of the building
Photographed by Don Morfe, April 7, 2013
13. Sheriff's Office and County Prison
Distant photo of the tablet on the side of the building
Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 1, 2019
14. New Castle Court House 1732 Marker
Located to the left of the main entrance door.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 993 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on April 24, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on April 24, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on February 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 20, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on April 24, 2013, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 14. submitted on February 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
