South Wilmington – Cradle of African American Political Leadership

New Castle County · dedicated 1989 · 600 South Claymont Street, Wilmington

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-American elected to the State Senate in 1964. Henrietta Johnson was the first African-American female elected to the House of Representatives, serving from 1970-1978.

USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection

Report a problem with this page

The marker isn't at this spotOur pin may be off. If you know where it stands, tell us.I couldn't find the markerWe record what the source recorded. We have not been to look.The sign reads differentlyThat would be an error, and we can pass it to the program.The historical map looks wrongThe period map behind the pin, not the marker itself.Something else

We may pass what you report to the state's marker program. Please don't include personal details.

Source: State of Delaware Historical Markers Program, administered by the Delaware Public Archives.
TreeAlive is an independent project and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the State of Delaware or the Delaware Public Archives.

More markers nearby

Wilmingtonunder 1 mi
Eden Park (Formerly Monckton Park)under 1 mi
Wilmingtonunder 1 mi
Anthony: Delaware’s First Known Black Settlerunder 1 mi

See your own family's places through time.

Start with your family tree