Wilmington

New Castle County · dedicated 1936 · 3300 Lancaster Pike, Wilmington

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 headquarters here 1777. Became county-seat of New Castle County in 1881.

John Carter Brown Library, Brown University

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