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

Old Swedes' Church

Photographed By Nate Davidson, December 30, 2009

1. Old Swedes' Church Marker

Inscription. Erected by Swedish settlers 1698.

Erected 1932 by Historic Markers Commission. (Marker Number NC-8.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1698.

Location. 39° 44.267′ N, 75° 32.417′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Old Swedes. Marker can be reached from Swedes Landing Road. Located within the grounds of the Old Swedes Church, next to the railroad tracks. Marker is half hidden amongst some trees. Based on its location, it appears to have been originally placed in that location so that people from the passing trains could view it. 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. South Portico (within shouting distance of this marker); Major Peter Jaquett (within shouting distance of this marker); Mary Vining (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Major Peter Jaquett (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Garesche, Bauduy, Deschappelle Families (within shouting distance of this marker); Christiern and Maria Brynberg (within shouting distance of this marker); Graffiti Doors (within shouting distance of this marker); Bayard Plot (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Also see . . . Old Swedes Foundation. The nation's oldest church building still standing as originally built. Includes a virtual tour, history and information about guided tours. (Submitted on May 27, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

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

2. Old Swedes' Church Marker

Old Swedes' Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Nate Davidson, December 30, 2009

3. Old Swedes' Church

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

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

4. National Historic Landmark plaque on the church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,254 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 22, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. 2. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on May 22, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. 4. submitted on June 6, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.