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NCC-007:

On December 21, 1777, Delaware and Maryland regiments consisting of 1,500 men under command of General William Smallwood, upon order of General George Washington, encamped in this vicinity to prevent occupation by the British forces and to protect American interests. General Smallwood would remain here several months.

Installed in 1932. Reinstalled in 2023

Sponsors:

Historic Markers Commission, 1932

The State of Delaware Historical Markers Program, 2023


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Location:

Hancock Street & Lovering Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19801


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