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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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| B&Bs / Inns | | Elk Forge B&B Inn, Retreat and Day Spa - 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. | | Sweetwater Farm - Relaxing and peaceful - historic 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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| Delaware State Parks Online - Delaware State Parks Online provides up to date information on Delaware's 14 state parks, plus ... Needed for Reforestation Projects Fort Delaware State Park announces 2nd Annual CannonFire Weekend ... | | Welcome to the Official Fort Delaware Society Webpage - Visit the Official Fort Delaware Society Webpage. | | Delaware City, Delaware. - ... battery and suitable fortifications on what was then known as Newbold's Point. 2. FORT DELAWARE STATE PARK ,located on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River across from Delaware City, is one of ... | | Fort Delaware State Park - 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 - Home - 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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