Washington’s Reconnaissance

New Castle County · dedicated 1932 · 1249 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark

Generals Washington, Greene, and Lafayette came to Iron Hill, August 26, 1777, in hope of viewing British Army then landing along the Elk River. Only a few tents could be seen. A heavy storm coming up, they spent the night in a nearby farm house.

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