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Fort Delaware is one of Delaware?s first state parks, created in 1951. On the National Register of Historic Places, the Union fortress dates back to 1859, and once served as a prison for Confederate prisoners of war. It was originally built to protect the ports of Wilmington and Philadelphia. The State of Delaware acquired the Fort from the Federal Government in 1947.
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Located on five wooded acres, this historical colonial Manor House is your perfect romantic getaway. Elk Forge offers in-house spa services as well as access to a large selection of area activities. | |
Relaxing and peacefulhistoric 50 acre estate with elegant accommodations & gourmet breakfast. Pool, heated spa, horses, goats, pond and porches. 12 rooms including 5 child and pet friendly cottages |
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Fort Delaware State Park P.O. Box 170 Delaware City, DE 19706 (302) 834-7941 Port Penn Interpretive Center (302) 836-2533 Grass Dale Center (302) 834-7941 E-mail the Park Office Visitor Amenities ... | |
Delaware State Parks Online provides up to date information on Delawares 14 state parks, plus ... Needed for Reforestation Projects Fort Delaware State Park announces 2nd Annual CannonFire Weekend ... | |
... Patch Island in the middle of the river separating Delaware from New Jersey. Now known as Fort Delaware State Park, the fort not only still exists, it is very much as it was when it held thousands ... | |
... battery and suitable fortifications on what was then known as Newbolds Point. 2. FORT DELAWARE STATE PARK ,located on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River across from Delaware City, is one of ... | |
... 167 Division of Parks and Recreation Contact George Contant , Fort Delaware State Park, phone 302-834-7941 or Helen Haughey ... phone 302-739-4413 Fort Delaware State Park Hosts Civil War ... | |
Fort Delaware State Park Delaware City, Delaware Street Address PO Box 170 Delaware City, DE 19706 Mailing Address PO Box 170 45 Clinton Street Delaware City, DE 19706 Contact Becky Webb Phone ... | |
Fort Delaware State Park is a unique historic attraction that is readily accessible from major interstate highways, and just a short ride from Baltimore and Philadelphia... Fort Delaware is ... |
Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Slicer's Camping Trailers
4101 Old Capitol TRL
Wilmington, DE
(302) 994-9537
| Slicer L C Sporting Goods
4101 Old Capitol Trl
Marshallton, DE
(302) 994-9537
| Eastern Marine
931 S Chapel St
Newark, DE
(302) 737-6603
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Area Resorts and Lodging | | Ashland Nature Ctr Lodge
3511 Barley Mill Rd
Hockessin, DE
(302) 239-2536
| Landis Lodge
2915 Newport Gap Pike
Wilmington, DE
(302) 998-5913
| Sheraton Suites Wilmington
422 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE
(302) 654-6036
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