Battle of Cooch’s Bridge
NC-A7: originally installed in 1932. American Light Infantry and Cavalry under General William Maxwell encountered advance guard of British and Hessian Troops under Generals Howe, Cornwallis, and Knyphausen in this vicinity September 3, 1777. American Troops were expert marksmen drafted by General Washington from the several brigades of his Army then encamped near Wilmington. […]
Historic Museum
NC-A6: originally installed in 1932. Rear of house built in seventeenth century. Main building built after 1738 by Dr. John Finney. Home of Nicholas Van Dyke, seventh Governor of Delaware. The marriage of Ann Van Dyke to Kensey Johns, Sr. took place here April 24, 1784. George Washington was a guest at this wedding. […]
Van Dyke House
NCC-A5: Built around 1820 by Senator Nicholas Van Dyke. The marriage of Dorcas Van Dyke to Charles I. duPont took place here Oct. 6, 1824. At this wedding the Marquis de Lafayette was a guest, and gave the bride in marriage. Installed in 1932. Marker Photo Gallery: Resources Related to New Castle: Find a Grave: […]
John Dickinson 1732-1808
NCC-A4: Nearby is grave of John Dickinson, Lawyer, Scholar, and Statesman. Member Colonial Assemblies of Delaware and Pennsylvania and Legislative council of Delaware State. Delegate from Pennsylvania to Stamp Act Congress. Representative in Continental Congress from Pennsylvania and Delaware, and President of both states. Signer for Delaware of Articles of Confederation. Member from Delaware and […]
Old College
NC-A3: originally installed in 1933. Erected 1833-1834. This building contained a chapel (called The Oratory) class, dormitory, dining, administrative, and student society rooms. Newark College chartered February 5, 1833. Opened its doors for instruction May 8, 1834. Name changed to Delaware College April 4, 1843. Willard Hall. First President of the Board of Trustees. Rev. […]
Joseph Tatnall House
NCC-A2: Built about 1760. Anthony Wayne’s headquarters 1777. Generals Washington, Lafayette, Wayne and other officers met here to hold council and hear reports prior to Battle of Brandywine. Later occupied by British. Joseph Tatnall owned and operated original flour mills on the Brandywine, and supplied flour to Continental Army. Installed in 1932. Sponsors: Historic Markers […]
Holy Trinity Church
NC-A1: In 1368 a colony from Sweden landed at “The Rocks” nearby. There they built Fort Christina, worshiped therein until 1667, and then built a log church at Cranehook on south side of Christiana River. In 1698, inspired by their Pastor, Eric Bjork, they erected Holy Trinity Church. The tower was added in 1802. The […]
McDonough Burial Ground
NC-133: originally installed in 2003. Here lie the remains of the family of James McDonough, an Irish immigrant who purchased land at this location in 1748. Seven children were raised here by James and his wife Lydia. Their eldest, Thomas McDonough, was a prominent local physician. In March 1776, he was chosen to serve as […]
Cool Spring Park
NC-121: originally installed in 2002. With the completion of Cool Spring Reservoir in 1877, an adjoining parcel of unused land was reserved for park purposes. Formally designated as Cool Spring Park, the grounds were managed by the Wilmington Water Department until 1967, when the City Parks Department assumed responsibility. The reservoir and park were named […]
Chester-Bethel United Methodist Church
The roots of this congregation can be traced to the efforts of Methodist pioneer Thomas Webb, who visited this area to spread the message of his faith in the years prior to the American Revolution. Influenced by his sincerity and eloquence, a local society of Methodist was organized circa 1775. The first meetings were held […]
