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EDEN PARK
(Formerly Monckton Park)
One time home of Robert Morris, Signer of Declaration of Independence and Financier of American Revolution, who purchased this property in 1783. Bought in 1805 of Peter Bauduy, architect of Old Town Hall, Wilmington. Eden Park Powder Mills established by Garesche 1801.
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LOCATION: South Wilmington. Drive east on Fourth Street, cross bridge over Christiana River, and along New Castle Avenue. .08 miles from bridge. 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
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