NC-67: originally installed in 1938.
Founded by Swedes at Fort Christina, the First Permanent settlement in Delaware River Valley. Called Altense by Dutch 1655. Known as Willingtown 1730-1739 and as a City 1832. Washington’s headquarters here in 1777. Became County seat of New Castle County in 1881.
Location: At Silverbrook Cemetery entrance on Lancaster Ave Wilmington, DE 19805
Related Topics: Historical Markers, Wilmington