Media in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Delaware County
By Don Morfe, May 16, 2015
1. Delaware County Marker
Formed September 26, 1789 out of Chester County. Named for the Delaware River and site of William Penn's first entry into Pennsylvania, 1682. Old Chester Courthouse (1724) is one of America's early public buildings. County seat, Media, incorporated 1850.Erected by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.
Location. 39° 55.16′ N, 75° 23.512′ W. Marker is in Media, Pennsylvania, in Delaware County. Marker is on Front St.. Marker is at Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Media PA 19063, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Delaware County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Delaware County Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Ronald Reagan (a few steps from this marker); McCain Rally (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldiers and Sailors of Delaware County Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anna Howard Shaw (approx. one
By Don Morfe, May 16, 2015
2. Delaware County Courthouse in the background
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By Don Morfe, May 16, 2015
3. Delaware County-Stone-Bronze plaque at the base
Inscription on the plaque-Delaware County where Pennsylvania began 1682. Time capsule filled October 30, 1982 to be opened October 2032.
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on May 18, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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