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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEAZ_batteries-hentig-and-dodd_Delaware-City-DE.html
By the turn of the century, Fort Delaware had become part of a coastal defense system, linking Fort Mott in New Jersey and Fort Dupont in Delaware. Batteries* Hentig and Dodd, which each housed two rapid-fire guns, were intended to furnish close-r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME90_pea-patch-island_Delaware-City-DE.html
Fort Delaware is located on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River. The island is sometimes said to have gotten its name from a boat loaded with peas that ran aground on a mud shoal in the 1770s. The spilled peas sprouted, mud caught in the vines,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCST_wilmington_Wilmington-DE.html
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 headqu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCSL_samuel-francis-du-pont_Wilmington-DE.html
MDCCCIII - MDCCCLXVRear AdmiralUnited States NavyStatue was erectedby the Congressof the United Statesin recognition of hisdistinguished services
Originally placed inDu Pont CircleWashington D.C.it was removedto this siteA.D. MCMXX
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9LP_delawares-field-of-valor_Newark-DE.html
On 3 September 1777 an American light infantry corps under the command of Brigadier General William Maxwell engaged British and Hessian forces here in the Battle of Cooch's Bridge. Maxwell's Corps was composed of soldiers from New Jersey, North Ca…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9LO_american-position_Newark-DE.html
On September 3, 1777, an American Light Infantry Corps composed of Continental soldiers from New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, with militia from Pennsylvania and Delaware, was stationed west of Christina Creek between Aikento…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9LN_the-philadelphia-campaign_Newark-DE.html
In August 1777, British forces under the command of General William Howe landed at the Head of Maryland's Elk River. Their goal was the capture of Philadelphia, the capital of the young republic. On September 3, advancing troops were engaged by an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9KW_alexis-i-dupont-middle-school_Wilmington-DE.html
The oldest portion of this structure was erected in 1893 to replace two smaller schools that were no longer adequate to serve the needs of local students. This building was constructed largely through the efforts of the duPont family, long-time su…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9KV_ezion-mount-carmel-united-methodist-church_Wilmington-DE.html
In 1805 a group of African-Americans, desiring greater freedom of worship, withdrew from Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church to form a separate congregation. Led by Peter Spencer and William Anderson, they established what was then known as the Afri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9KU_brandywine-springs_Wilmington-DE.html
A fashionable spa and hotel was located on this site from 1827-1853. Distinguished personalities, such as Henry Clay, came for relaxation and enjoyment. T.U. Walter, the architect of the U.S. Capitol, designed and remodeled the hotel buildings. Si…