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

Fort Christina National Historic Landmark

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021

1. Fort Christina National Historic Landmark Marker

Inscription. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day

Tuesday - Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Park closes during inclement weather
For information call 302-429-7447

Erected by Delaware Historical & Cultural Affairs.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Landmarks • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.

Location. 39° 44.297′ N, 75° 32.286′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Swedes Landing. Marker is at the intersection of E. 7th Street and Swedes Landing Road on E. 7th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wilmington DE 19801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Christina (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Christina Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Rocks" and the Underground Railroad

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(within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Vining (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Joseph Capelle (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Fort Christina National Historic Landmark Marker image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 18, 2016

2. Fort Christina National Historic Landmark Marker

This is a previous iteration of the marker.
National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form:
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Fort Christina Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 18, 2016

3. Fort Christina Park

Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 18, 2016

4. Fort Christina Park

Gate to the Park is locked.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 528 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 1, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 19, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.