Historical Markers and War Memorials in Essington, Pennsylvania
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You are located at the western end of the refuge at Route 420. This side of the refuge is best known for fishing in the creeks and deep lagoons that were created during the early stages of Interstate 95's construction. Soils were dredged and the . . . — — Map (db m210851) HM
On this site Governor Johan Printz
established and maintained the government
of New Sweden
1643 - 1653
Erected by the Swedish Colonial Society June 14, 1923 — — Map (db m216908) HM
Printz founded here the first permanent European settlement. Built the first Capitol, church, law court. His instructions from Queen Christina became the first constitution and his coat of arms the first legal seal in what is now Pennsylvania. He . . . — — Map (db m14764) HM
Welcome to America's first urban refuge, established in 1972 to preserve and restore Tinicum Marsh. Here you will discover wetlands and forests that provide vital habitat for wildlife and for people.
Explore the Refuge . . . — — Map (db m210850) HM
A rare surviving example of a quarantine station, the Lazaretto was the introduction to America for many immigrants. Established in 1799 in reaction to a yellow fever epidemic, it operated until 1893 to inspect cargo and passengers for infectious . . . — — Map (db m14759) HM
In 1643 the colony's Governor, Johan Printz, established its capital here on Tinicum Island. Earlier, in 1638, New Sweden had been founded at the site of present Wilmington. Although the colony was captured by the Dutch in 1655, many Swedish and . . . — — Map (db m14762) HM
First permanent settlement in present-day Pennsylvania, founded 1643 by Col. Johan Printz, governor of New Sweden. Seized by the Dutch in 1655, and by the English in 1664. — — Map (db m14946) HM
These lagoons became part of the
Tinicum National Environmental Center
November 4, 1977 through citizen action
led by
C.A.R.P.
(Concerned Area Residents for
Preservation of Tinicum Marsh)
and
The Leagues of Women Voters . . . — — Map (db m210853) HM
Forever Honored
C. L. Beale • J. A. Kiszonas • A. R. Bothner • J. P. Lawson • A. Burnett • E. F. Oxner • D.F.Fox • T. Pritula • W. F. Gumen • J. E. Sission, Jr. • E. S. Horodynski • R. S. Smith • L. F. James, Jr. • L. D. Surplus • S. W. Walz
. . . — — Map (db m14947) WM
