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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSPW_caesar-rodney-monument_Wilmington-DE.html
This statue was dedicated in 1923 to commemorate Caesar Rodney's ride to Philadelphia, July 1-2, 1776. Despite ill health, Rodney rode through thunder and rain to cast the deciding vote in the Delaware delegation for independence.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSLY_major-peter-jaquett_Wilmington-DE.html
Sacred to the memory ofMajor Peter Jaquett,a distinguished officer of the Revolution Army, who died at his residence, Long Hook Farm, near this city, September 13th, A.D. 1834, in the 80th year of his age, having been born on the 6th of April, 175…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSLX_old-swedes-church_Wilmington-DE.html
Erected by Swedish settlers 1698.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMR3N_delawares-jewish-community_Wilmington-DE.html
This building, once known as the Morrow Building, symbolizes the founding of an organized Jewish community in Delaware. Jews have been present in Delaware since the 1650's. Until the late 19th Century, the Jewish community was too small to maintai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQGZ_john-dickinson_Wilmington-DE.html
Nearby is grave of John Dickinson, Lawyer, Scholar, and Statesman. Member Colonial Assemblies of Delawareand Pennsylvania and Legislative Council of Delaware State. Delegate From Pennsylvania to Stamp ActCongress. Representative in Continental Con…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQGG_john-mckinly_Wilmington-DE.html
Delaware's only known foreign-born governor, John McKinly emigrated from Northern Ireland to Wilmington in 1742, began a medical practice and became actively involved in Delaware politics. McKinly served as a member of the Colonial Assembly, Presi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9KV_ezion-mount-carmel-united-methodist-church_Wilmington-DE.html
In 1805 a group of African-Americans, desiring greater freedom of worship, withdrew from Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church to form a separate congregation. Led by Peter Spencer and William Anderson, they established what was then known as the Afri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM96H_south-wilmington_Wilmington-DE.html
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-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8SB_looking-back_Wilmington-DE.html
...about 100 years ago from this spot. Though is is not done today, ice skating on the Brandywine River used to be quite popular. In this photo from about 1913, park visitors enjoy the ice with their dogs! PhotoSkating on West Street Dam
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8SA_first-presbyterian-church_Wilmington-DE.html
This church originally stood at the corner of 10th and Market Streets and was the first Presbyterian church in the city. It was constructed in 1740, just after Wilmington received its charter from King George II. Following the Battle of the Brandy…
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