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Fort Delaware
Pea Patch Island New Castle County Delaware
Category Incredible Ruins
Library - Fort Delaware
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Built in the nineteenth century as one of three forts designed to protect the city of Philadelphia from attack, Fort Delaware served its purpose well and never had occasion to fire a shot in anger. Confederate forces did not venture within its range for the duration of the Civil War. During the 1860s it became the base of a prisoner of war camp and housed captives from all over the south as well as northern dissenters.
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- Hours 10-4 June 15 - September 5
- Website Fort Delaware State Park website
- Address Pea Patch Island, Delaware City, Delaware, United States
- Cost $11.00 adults $6.00 children
Sources
- Tour guide - Fort Delaware
Map/Directions
Departure dock Delaware City, Delaware
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