Washington’s Fortifications

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

New Castle County · dedicated 1932 · 4534 Tarry Lane, Wilmington · location approximate

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This ridge was fortified by Washington's army September 7 and 8, 1777, with cannon "as thick as they could stand." Upon learning of the fortifications a part of British Army, then approaching from Iron Hill, took another road, halting at Milltown.

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