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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQB7_chester-bethel-united-methodist-church-veterans-memorial_Wilmington-DE.html
In memory ofthose who servedin the Armed Forces
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCST_wilmington_Wilmington-DE.html
Founded by Swedes 1638 at Fort Christina, the first permanent settlement in Delaware River Valley. Called Altenae by Dutch 1655. Known as Willingtown 1730-1739. Incorporated as borough of Wilmington in 1739 and as city in 1832. Washington's headqu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCSL_samuel-francis-du-pont_Wilmington-DE.html
MDCCCIII - MDCCCLXVRear AdmiralUnited States NavyStatue was erectedby the Congressof the United Statesin recognition of hisdistinguished services
Originally placed inDu Pont CircleWashington D.C.it was removedto this siteA.D. MCMXX
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9KW_alexis-i-dupont-middle-school_Wilmington-DE.html
The oldest portion of this structure was erected in 1893 to replace two smaller schools that were no longer adequate to serve the needs of local students. This building was constructed largely through the efforts of the duPont family, long-time su…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9KV_ezion-mount-carmel-united-methodist-church_Wilmington-DE.html
In 1805 a group of African-Americans, desiring greater freedom of worship, withdrew from Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church to form a separate congregation. Led by Peter Spencer and William Anderson, they established what was then known as the Afri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9KU_brandywine-springs_Wilmington-DE.html
A fashionable spa and hotel was located on this site from 1827-1853. Distinguished personalities, such as Henry Clay, came for relaxation and enjoyment. T.U. Walter, the architect of the U.S. Capitol, designed and remodeled the hotel buildings. Si…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9KT_camp-dupont_Wilmington-DE.html
First established May, 1861. The Fourth Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry camped here June to October 1862, whence they moved to a camp of the same name near Kennett Pike. The remustered First Delaware Regiment camped here in early February 186…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM96H_south-wilmington_Wilmington-DE.html
William J. Winchester, after serving 16 years on Wilmington City Council, became the first of his race elected to the Delaware House of Representatives. He served from 1948 until his death in 1952. Herman M. Holloway Sr., became the first African-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8TN_rockwood_Wilmington-DE.html
Rockwood Mansion was completed in 1854 as the retirement home of Wilmington native Joseph Shipley. Shipley amassed his fortune as a merchant banker while living in Liverpool, England. Joseph Shipley hired Liverpool architect George Williams to des…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8T5_rockford-tower_Wilmington-DE.html
In 1895, Theodore Leisen, engineer for the Wilmington Board of Park Commissioners, recommended that "a large pavilion and observatory" be built in Rockford Park on what was called Mt. Salem Hill, the highest point in the city at 330 feet above sea…