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New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way

Porter, Delaware • New Castle County

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About This Property

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The New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way in Porter, Delaware, represents a remarkably intact, historic transportation corridor. This linear property, largely undeveloped, traces the original path of the early railroad that once connected the Delaware River to the Chesapeake Bay.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
0
Listed Date
9/1/1976
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Transportation
Periods of Significance
1825 Ad - 1849 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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