Rodney Square, Wilmington

Name: Rodney Square
Address: Wilmington, United States

#132 among attractions in Wilmington

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Rodney Square is the public square and historic district in downtown Wilmington, Delaware, United States, named after American Revolutionary leader Caesar Rodney. A large equestrian statue of Rodney by James E. Kelly formerly stood in the front of the square until it was removed in 2020. The square was created in the early 20th century by John Jacob Raskob, who worked for Pierre S. du Pont. The City Beautiful movement served as the inspiration for the effort. ()

Coordinates: 39°44'46"N, 75°32'51"W

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Rodney Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Daniel S. Frawley Stadium, Equestrian statue of Caesar Rodney, F. W. Woolworth Building, Grand Opera House.

1.3 miSW
Sport complex, Baseball, Sport
Daniel S. Frawley Stadium, Wilmington
34 min walk • Daniel S. Frawley Stadium is a stadium in Wilmington, Delaware. It is primarily used for baseball, and is the home field of the Wilmington Blue Rocks minor league baseball team. The park was originally known as Legends Stadium when it was built in 1993. It was renamed in 1994 for Wilmington mayor Daniel S.
~100 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Caesar Rodney, Wilmington
1 min walk • A statue of Caesar Rodney is installed in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The statue was erected in Rodney Square in downtown Wilmington on July 4, 1923. It was designed by New York sculptor James Edward Kelly. The Gorham Company in Rhode Island cast the statue and its two bronze plaques. The memorial was removed in June 2020.
~640 ftSW
Shopping, Department store, Art Deco architecture
F. W. Woolworth Building, Wilmington
4 min walk • The F. W. Woolworth Company Building is a historic department store building located in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.
~880 ftS
Opera, Theater, Architecture
Grand Opera House, Wilmington
5 min walk • The Grand Opera House, also known as The Grand or Masonic Hall and Grand Theater, is a 1,208-seat theater for the performing arts in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The four-story building was built in 1871 by the Delaware Grand Lodge of Masons to serve as a Masonic Temple and auditorium. The construction cost was $100,000.
~1270 ftSW
Shopping, Department store, Beaux-Arts architecture
Henry Townsend Building, Wilmington
7 min walk • Henry Townsend Building is a historic commercial/residential building located at Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1913–1914, and is a four-story, five bay commercial apartment building with a rectangular plan built of wall bearing brick construction.
0.6 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Entertainment
Delaware Children's Theatre, Wilmington
16 min walk • The Delaware Children's Theatre is a community theatre in Wilmington, Delaware, United States. The theatre company occupies the historic New Century Club building.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
The Delaware Contemporary, Wilmington
22 min walk • The Delaware Contemporary is Delaware's only contemporary art museum. Founded in 1979 as the Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts it rebranded to its current name in 2015.
1 miSW
39°44'5"N • 75°33'37"W
Riverwalk Mini Golf, Wilmington
27 min walk • Mini golf, Golf
~700 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wilmington
4 min walk • St. Joseph's Catholic Church is a historic Catholic church located at 1012 French Street in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
~1130 ftW
Church
Grace United Methodist Church, Wilmington
6 min walk • Grace United Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church located at 9th and West Streets in Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware. It was designed by architect Thomas Dixon and built in 1868. It is constructed of serpentine stone of a light pea green color in the Victorian Gothic style.
1 miSW
39°44'5"N • 75°33'38"W
Delaware Children's Museum, Wilmington
27 min walk • Museum, Children's museum, Science museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rodney Square?

Nearby attractions include Equestrian statue of Caesar Rodney, Wilmington (1 min walk), I. M. Pei Building, Wilmington (3 min walk), Delaware Trust Building, Wilmington (3 min walk), St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Wilmington (4 min walk).

How to get to Rodney Square by public transport?

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Wilmington (18 min walk)