Collins Park near New Castle in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Collins Park Bombings
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 1, 2019
Erected 2017 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NCC-30.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 24, 1959.
Location. 39° 41.593′ N, 75° 33.263′ W. Marker is near New Castle, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Collins Park. Marker is at the intersection of New Castle Avenue (Route 9) and Cherry Lane, on the right when traveling north on New Castle Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Killoran Dr, New Castle DE 19720, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wounded Combat Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Delaware & New Jersey WWII Submariners Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Delaware Memorial Bridge (approx. ¼ mile away); Delaware - Desert Shield / Desert Storm Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Delaware River and Bay Authority Vietnam Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Korean War Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Delaware River and Bay Authority Veterans Dedication (approx. ¼ mile away); The Community of Dunleith (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Castle.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 1, 2019
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