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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RWJ_william-judy-johnson-park_Wilmington-DE.html
Regarded as one of the best third basemen to have played in the Negro Leagues, William Julius "Judy" Johnson (1899-1989) grew up nearby on the west side of Delamore Place. During his youth, Johnson played baseball at various sand lots in the city,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QIS_wawaset-park_Wilmington-DE.html
Established in 1919has been placed on theNational Registerof Historic Placesby the United StatesDepartment of the Interior
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QIK_first-flight-of-the-delaplane_Wilmington-DE.html
Near this site, on October 21, 1910, the first heavier than air aircraft built in Delaware made its first flight. The aircraft, known as the Delaplane, was built by Robie Seidelinger and piloted by Eddie Bloomfield. The construction was funded by …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ALT_kosciuszko-park_Wilmington-DE.html
In observance of the Nation's Bicentennial, this park by resolution of the city council of Wilmington was named In Memory ofTadeusz Kosciuszko1746 ~ 1817Colonel, Army of the United StatesAmerican SoldierMajor General, Kingdom of PolandPolish Patri…
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General Casimir Pulaski1747 - 1779
Exiled from his native Polandfor his part in its struggle for liberty.He came to this countryformed the Pulaski Legion and gave his lifein the war of American Independence
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17WN_st-anthony-of-padua_Wilmington-DE.html
By the late 1800s, the opportunities offered by Wilmington's expanding economy made it a desirable destination for persons from Italy seeking freedom and prosperity. Settlement accelerated in the early 20th century, and in 1924, the Bishop of Wilm…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTDT_mount-olive-cemetery_Wilmington-DE.html
In 1862 the members of Mother AUMP Church, also known as the Union Church of African Members, purchased property at the corner of Lancaster Avenue and Union Street in Wilmington for the purpose of establishing a cemetery. In 1914 the Church sold t…
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…