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The Wedge

NC-37. The wedge-shaped tract, west of Maryland and Delaware curve, consists of approximately 800 acres of land. for more than a century, the property was claimed by Pennsylvania but governed by Delaware. In 1889, a joint commission appointed from both states awarded it to Delaware. This decision was ratified by Pennsylvania in 1897, by Delaware […]



The Wedge

NC-36 Here between Maryland and the Delaware curve is a wedge-shaped tract of about 800 acres. For more than a century claimed by Pennsylvania but governed by Delaware. A joint commission appointed 1889 from both states awarded it to Delaware. Ratified by Pennsylvania 1897, by Delaware 1821, and by Congress 1921.         […]