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New Castle County Markers

CAMP DUPONT


First established May 1861. The Fourth Regiment Delaware Volunteer Infantry camped here June to October 1862, whence they moved to a camp on the same name near Kennett Pike. The remustered First Delaware Regiment camped here in early February 1864, following a 30-day furlough before returning to active service in Virginia. The camp was named to honor Rear Admiral Samuel F. DuPont.


NC-79

LOCATION: On Faulkland Road which is DE 41 and De 34, Brandywine Springs Park

The Delaware Public Archives operates a historical markers program as part of its mandate. Markers are placed at historically significant locations and sites across the state. For more information on this program, please contact Moira Conlan at (302) 744-5035

Last Updated: Wednesday, 31-Oct-2007 10:32:41 EDT
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