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Fort Dupont Historic District

Delaware City, Delaware • New Castle County

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About This Property

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Fort Dupont Historic District in Delaware City, Delaware, encompasses a U.S. Army post that served as a coastal defense installation from the mid-19th century through World War II. The district includes various military structures and buildings reflecting evolving defensive technologies and troop housing. Architectural styles range from 19th-century masonry fortifications to early 20th-century barracks.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
305
Listed Date
10/28/1999
Other Names
Crs# N-1499

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Military; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1949 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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