Tinicum. First permanent settlement in present-day Pennsylvania, founded 1643 by Col. Johan Printz, governor of New Sweden. Seized by the Dutch in 1655, and by the English in 1664.

PA 291 eastbound at Twp. Bldg., Essington, PA, United States

Lazaretto Quarantine Station. A rare surviving example of a quarantine station, the Lazaretto was the introduction to America for many immigrants. Established in 1799 in reaction to a yellow fever epidemic, it operated until 1893 to inspect cargo and passengers for infectious diseases. Affected cargo was fumigated or destroyed and ill passengers were hospitalized and quarantined until recovery or death. The cemetery was here and original structures remain nearby.

At fire station, E 2nd St. between Printz & Lagrange Aves., Essington, PA, United States

Governor Printz Park. Site of the first permanent settlement in present Pennsylvania in 1643, and of the Swedish Capitol, the Printzhof. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

At corner of entrance to site, 2nd St. & Taylor Ave., Essington, PA, United States

New Sweden. In 1643 the colony's Governor, Johan Printz, established its capital here on Tinicum Island. Earlier, in 1638, New Sweden had been founded at the site of present Wilmington. Although the colony was captured by the Dutch in 1655, many Swedish and Finnish settlers remained. This was the region's first permanent European settlement, some four decades before William Penn's 1681 founding of Pennsylvania.

Governor Printz Park, 2nd St. & Taylor Ave., near parking area at DE River side of park, Essington, PA, United States