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Sussex County Markers

DELAWARE BREAKWATER


QUARANTINE STATION



1884-1926



Part of the national Quarantine System established in 1880. Immigrants and ship's crew were inspected for symptoms of diseases. Those showing symptoms of contagious diseases were removed to the station hospital and the ship quarantined for up to 60 days. It was dismantled in 1926 and the land returned to the state of Delaware in 1939.


SC-75

LOCATION: Rd. 19, Cape Henlopen State 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 10:34:52 EDT
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