Rodney Square, Wilmington
Rodney Square is a historic square in downtown Wilmington. It was built in 1921 and completed in 1937. The square was designed in the Beaux-Art and Moderne styles. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
The square was named after Caesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence and the first President of Delaware. A large statue of Rodney atop a horse formerly stood in front of the square, but was removed in June 2020 due to his status as a slave owner. The statue was designed by James Edward Kelly in 1923.
After the removal of the statue, a large fountain was installed in the square. There are also plans for ongoing renovations. This is led by the Rodney Square Conservancy, the City of Wilmington and the State of Delaware.
Rodney Square is home to a number of outdoor meetings and festivals. Among these are the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, a free jazz festival held each June. The Citizens Bank Caesar Rodney Half Marathon meets at the square each March. The city-wide New Year's Eve and St. Patrick's Day celebrations also occur at Rodney Square.
The square was named after Caesar Rodney, signer of the Declaration of Independence and the first President of Delaware. A large statue of Rodney atop a horse formerly stood in front of the square, but was removed in June 2020 due to his status as a slave owner. The statue was designed by James Edward Kelly in 1923.
After the removal of the statue, a large fountain was installed in the square. There are also plans for ongoing renovations. This is led by the Rodney Square Conservancy, the City of Wilmington and the State of Delaware.
Rodney Square is home to a number of outdoor meetings and festivals. Among these are the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival, a free jazz festival held each June. The Citizens Bank Caesar Rodney Half Marathon meets at the square each March. The city-wide New Year's Eve and St. Patrick's Day celebrations also occur at Rodney Square.
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Sight Name: Rodney Square
Sight Location: Wilmington, USA (See walking tours in Wilmington)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Wilmington, USA (See walking tours in Wilmington)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Wilmington is the largest city in Delaware. It lies at the confluence of the Brandywine and Christina Rivers. Wilmington was originally home to the Lenape people. However, the land was purchased from Chief Mattahorn by the Swedish South Company in 1638. They built Fort Christina at the mouth of what would later be called the Christina River.
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
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Indeed, the majority of Wilmington's most distinguished attractions are found here. Steeped in history, this part of the city still carries legacy of its first Swedish settlers much as that of the du Pont family who left a great deal of mark on the town's history. Some of the key local... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Indeed, the majority of Wilmington's most distinguished attractions are found here. Steeped in history, this part of the city still carries legacy of its first Swedish settlers much as that of the du Pont family who left a great deal of mark on the town's history. Some of the key local... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles