Wilmington

Founded by Swedes 1638 at Fort Christina, the first permanent settlement in Delaware River Valley. Called Altenae by Dutch 1655. Known as Willingtown 1730-1739. Incorporated as borough of Wilmington in 1739 and as city in 1832. Washington's headquarters here 1777. ...

Wilmington Light Infantry

Armory Building

This plaque is presented to the Wilmington Light Infantry which served with distinction in:

The Civil War, The Spanish-American War, World War I and World War II.

This plaque is to be prominently displayed on the Washington Light Infantry Armory Building ...

Last Stand At Wilmington

The Forks Road Engagement

Here, in the earthworks in front of you, Confederate Gen. Robert F. Hoke’s troops made a stand on February 20-21, 1865. They were attempting to halt the Union army’s advance on Wilmington, the Confederacy’s principal seaport. Blockade ...

Florence Depot (1852) / Wilmington & Manchester RR

Florence Depot

The original depot named Florence was built here in 1852, where the Wilmington & Manchester RR crossed present-day Hoffmeyer Rd. It was named for Florence Harllee (1848-1927), daughter of the railroad's president, William W. Harllee (1812-1897). In ...

Wilmington War Memorial

Dedicated to the

memory of all

veterans of all

wars who were

killed in action or

in the line of duty

Marker is at the intersection of Rombach Avenue (U.S. 22) and Park Drive, on the right when traveling east on Rombach Avenue.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Wilmington College

The 19th century saw a great migration of Quakers from the Carolinas and from eastern Ohio to southwestern Ohio. Attracted by rich soil and abundance of fresh water and springs, Quakers became the dominant religious group in the region. Clinton ...

Wilmington & Western Railroad

The Wilmington and Western Railroad. A 20-mile track between Wilmington and Landenberg (PA) was built in 1872 to furnish passenger and freight service to the communities and industry along the red clay valley. In 1883, the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ...

South Wilmington

Cradle of African-American Political Leaders

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 ...

Wilmington & Weldon RR Trestle

Lee's Lifeline

Located on the Roanoke River, the town of Weldon was one of the South's major transportation hubs at the beginning of the Civil War. By 1861, the town served as an important stop for steamboats and canal boats, ...

Wilmington Veterans Memorial

In Honor Of

The Men and Women

Of Wilmington

Who Served Our Nation

In War and Peace

Nelson E. Pickwell Post #15

Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Vermont Route 9) ...