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

Gunning Bedford House

Photographed By R. C., December 12, 2009

1. Gunning Bedford House Marker

Inscription. Built about 1760. Home of Gunning Bedford, eleventh governor of Delaware, born 1742. Lieut-Col. in Haslet's Delaware Regiment. Wounded in Battle of White Plains 1776. Presidential Elector 1788. Also home of Caleb P. Bennett, twenty-ninth governor of Delaware. Born 1758. Served in Haslet's and Hall's Delaware Regiments. With Washington at Yorktown. Commanded forces at New Castle 1812. Great grandson of Daniel Boone. Later residence of Andrew C. Gray. Birthplace of George Gray, lawyer, statesman and judge.

Erected 1932 by Historic Markers Commission. (Marker Number NC-A9.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1760.

Location. 39° 39.517′ N, 75° 33.75′ W. Marker is in New Castle, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is on The Strand near Delaware Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 The Strand, 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. Landing Place of William Penn (a few steps from this marker); New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Packet Alley (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Delaware Street Wharf Reconstruction (about 400 feet away); Home of George Read (about 400 feet away); The Welcome Society of Pennsylvania (about 400 feet away); Presbyterian Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Castle.

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Photographed By R. C.

2. Gunning Bedford House

Photographed By Adam Margolis, September 1, 2019

3. Gunning Bedford House Marker

Marker can be seen on the left side of the house.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,490 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 3. submitted on February 2, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.