Washington’s Earthworks

Washington’s Earthworks is a Delaware historical marker in Wilmington, New Castle County, dedicated 1932.

New Castle County · dedicated 1932 · Delcastle Technical High School 1417 Newport Rd, Wilmington

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The American Army numbering about 11,000 encamped between Red Clay Creek and Newport September 6 to 9, 1777. Earthworks constructed for the protection of the camp are plainly visible on the edge of the hill overlooking the creek.

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