Cool Spring in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Tilton Park
Named for Dr. James Tilton
Photographed By Keith S Smith, February 8, 2013
1. Tilton Park Marker
Born in Kent County June 1, 1745. A combat officer and director of Military Hospitals during the American Revolution. While a member of the Continental Congress 1783 ~ 1785, He urged that the Capitol of the United States be placed near this site. First Surgeon General of the U.S. Army, 1813 ~ 1822. First president of the Medical Society of Delaware, 1789 ~ 1822. Practiced medicine in Dover until 1792 when he bought a home adjacent to this site where he died May 14, 1822.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Science & Medicine • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1827.
Location. 39° 44.928′ N, 75° 33.81′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Cool Spring. Marker is on N. Broom Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 N Broom Street, Wilmington DE 19806, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 718 North Franklin Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 716 North Franklin Street (about 400 feet away); The Tilton Mansion (about 600 feet away); Cpl. James R. McCoy (about 700 feet away); Rededication of Rodney Street Reservoir
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Also see . . .
1. Dr. James Tilton. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 9, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania.)
2. James Tilton. "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774 - Present" entry (Submitted on February 11, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
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2. Dr. James Tilton
AMEDD Center of History & Heritage website entry
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Photographed By Keith S Smith, February 8, 2013
3. Tilton Park Marker
Photographed By Keith S Smith, February 8, 2013
4. Tilton Park
Along the wall: Chemical Manufacturing ~ Banking and Lending ~ Incorporating ~ Leather Goods ~ Iron and Steel ~ Recreation ~ Underground Railroad ~ Shipping
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5. Tilton Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 586 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 9, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on February 10, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on February 9, 2013, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on November 21, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
