George Read Memorial
(Inscription on tomb stone) George Read born A.D. September 1732 Died 21st September 1798-Member of the Congress of the Revolution, The Convention that framed the Constitution of the U.S. and of the first senate under it. Judge of admiralty, President and Chief Justice of Delaware and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list.
Location. 39° 45.115′ N, 75° 33.12′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Happy Valley. Marker is on Delaware Avenue. This marker is in Wilmington and Brandywine Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 Delaware Ave, 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. Richard Bassett (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Rodmond Smith (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gunning Bedford Jr.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 4, 2017, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on November 7, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.