Washington’s Reconnaissance

NCC-53: Generals Washington, Greene, and Lafayette came to Iron Hill, August 26, 1777, in hope of viewing British Army then landing along the Elk River. Only a few tents could be seen. A heavy storm coming up, they spent the night in a nearby farm house. Installed in 1932. Sponsors: Historic Markers Commission, 1932 Marker […]

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Hale-Byrnes House (aka: Meeting Place of Washington’s Officers)

George Washington’s “General Staff Headquarters” on September 6, 1777. Here Generals Washington, Lafayette, Wayne, Maxwell, Sullivan, and Greene planned defense of Wilmington. House built circa 1750 by Samuel Hale. Owner 1776 – Daniel Byrnes – a miller and preacher. Restored by Delaware Society for Preservation of Antiquities. Donated to State in 1971. NCC-50: Installed in […]

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