Wilmington

New Castle County · dedicated 1938 · 208 North Maryland Avenue, Wilmington · location approximate

Founded by Swedes at Fort Christina, the first permanent settlement in Delaware River Valley. Called Altense by Dutch 1655. Known as Willingtown 1730-1739. Incorporated as Borough of Wilmington 1739 and as a city 1832. Washington's headquarters here in 1777. Became County seat of New Castle County in 1881. Marker status: This marker is currently reported missing. Surviving program records differ on its installation year and original location; this page follows the current master marker sheet.

John Carter Brown Library, Brown University

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