Newport near Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington's Earthworks
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2024
Erected 2020 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NCC-33.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 39° 43.513′ N, 75° 37.702′ W. Marker is near Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Newport. Marker is on Newport Road, 0.1 miles north of Kiamensi Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1410 Newport Rd, Wilmington DE 19804, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Home of William Julius "Judy" Johnson (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Delaware Continentals (approx. 0.4 miles away); Marshallton (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Lynching of George White (approx. 0.9 miles away); The "Annie Oakleys": First Female Prison Guards in the United States (approx. 0.9 miles away); Wilmington & Western Railroad (approx. 0.9 miles away); How a Steam Locomotive Works (approx. one mile away); What Is This? (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2024
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 86 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.