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Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island

Delaware City, Delaware • New Castle County

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About This Property

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Fort Delaware is a 19th-century masonry fort situated on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River. Built primarily during the Civil War, it features impressive granite walls and casemates designed to defend vital waterways.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
178
Listed Date
12/16/1971
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
Yes
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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