Red Lion Hundred in Delaware City in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Constructed by First Engineers

1933

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021

1. Constructed by First Engineers Marker

Inscription. These brick were brought from England in the 17^th Century and used in the construction of Lord Fairfax Mansion at Belvoir, Virginia, 1736.

Erected 1933 by First Engineers.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.

Location. 39° 34.389′ N, 75° 35.132′ W. Marker is in Delaware City, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Red Lion Hundred. It is on Sussex Avenue just east of Wingate Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 260 New Castle Ave, 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

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are within walking distance of this marker: Theatre (a few steps from this marker); Post Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Exchange (within shouting distance of this marker); Parade Grounds (within shouting distance of this marker); Commanding Officer Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Officers Row (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Floated Across The River (about 600 feet away); Chapel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delaware City.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Fort DuPont World War II Memorial (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021

2. The Theatre

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 1, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.