Red Lion Hundred in Delaware City in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Parade Grounds
Fort DuPont
| | Shaped by History & Anchored in Nature | |
Photographed by Don Morfe, September 28, 2019
1. Parade Grounds Marker
This 18 acres of open space has been the focal point for most of the forts existence and has served many purposes over the years.
Geographically, the Parade Ground separated officers quarters from enlisted barracks and utilitarian buildings. This field was used for military ceremonies, parades, drill practice, and field days. In addition, it served as the forts football and baseball fields.
Today, the Parade Ground is used for special events, National Guard training exercises, sports, and other public recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 39° 34.356′ N, 75° 35.106′ W. Marker is in Delaware City, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Red Lion Hundred. It is on Sussex Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Delaware City DE 19706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Post Exchange (a few steps from this marker); Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Constructed by First Engineers (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commanding Officer Quarters (about 400 feet away); Officers Row
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort DuPont World War II Memorial (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Don Morfe, September 28, 2019
2. Parade Grounds Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2019, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
