Crossing the Delaware

Historical marker location:

1 Delaware Street, New Castle, Delaware

( Marker can be reached from Delaware Street south of The Strand, on the left when traveling south.)

The District of Delaware is home to several historic landmarks, including the Old New Castle Courthouse, which was built in 1732 and served as the state's first courthouse, and the Nemours Estate, a mansion built in the early 20th century by Alfred I. du Pont. The district is also home to several museums, including the Delaware Art Museum and the Hagley Museum and Library.