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

Holy Trinity Church

(Helica Irefaldighets Kyrka)

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 5, 2021

1. Holy Trinity Church Marker

Inscription. In 1638 a colony from Sweden landed at the Rocks nearby. There they built Fort Christina, worshiped therin until 1667 and then built a log church at Cranehook on South side of Christiana River. In 1698, inspired by their pastor, Eric Bjork, they erected Holy Trinity Church. The tower was added in 1802. The Church of Sweden withdrew in 1791 and was thenceforth succeeded by the Protestant Episcopal Church.

Erected 1932 by Historic Markers Commission. (Marker Number NC-A1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1638.

Location. 39° 44.333′ N, 75° 32.439′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Old Swedes. Marker is on 7th Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is near the gate entering the church yard. 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. Revolutionary War Patriots in the Old Swedes Churchyard (here, next to this marker); Maj. Gen. James H. Wilson (a few steps from this marker); North Porticos

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Iron Letters on the Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Stidham Family (within shouting distance of this marker); The Vandever's (within shouting distance of this marker); "M. B." Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas and Ann Cole (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Holy Trinity Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, August 31, 2008

2. Holy Trinity Church

National Historic Landmark plaque on the church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 5, 2021

3. National Historic Landmark plaque on the church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,840 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on September 2, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on June 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.