Avalon near Elsmere in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Delaware Continentals
Photographed by Stephen J Duncan, June 13, 2011
1. The Delaware Continentals Marker
Inscription.
The Delaware Continentals. . On December 9, 1775, the Continental Congress resolved that a body of troops be raised in Delaware "for the defense of American liberty." Commanded by Colonel John Haslet, the Delaware Regiment consisted of more than 500 battle-ready troops when they marched northward to join the Continental Army in August 1776. After expiration of enlistments and Haslet's death, the Regiment was reorganized in the winter of 1776-77 under the leadership of Colonel David Hall. Participants in many of the major battles of the Revolution, their conduct earned the praise of their enemies. Forced to endure great hardship, the Regiment was widely acclaimed for its discipline and bravery. Greatly depleted in number, they returned to Delaware victorious in January 1783. The Delaware National Guard's 198th Signal Battalion traces its lineage to the Delaware Continentals, and honors them today through their continued dedication and service.
On December 9, 1775, the Continental Congress resolved that a body of troops be raised in Delaware "for the defense of American liberty." Commanded by Colonel John Haslet, the Delaware Regiment consisted of more than 500 battle-ready troops when they marched northward to join the Continental Army in August 1776. After expiration of enlistments and Haslet's death, the Regiment was reorganized in the winter of 1776-77 under the leadership of Colonel David Hall. Participants in many of the major battles of the Revolution, their conduct earned the praise of their enemies. Forced to endure great hardship, the Regiment was widely acclaimed for its discipline and bravery. Greatly depleted in number, they returned to Delaware victorious in January 1783. The Delaware National Guard's 198th Signal Battalion traces its lineage to the Delaware Continentals, and honors them today through their continued dedication and service.
Erected 2007 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-161.)
it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 9, 1775.
Location. 39° 43.708′ N, 75° 37.325′ W. Marker is near Elsmere, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Avalon. It is on Newport Gap Pike (Delaware Route 62) 0.7 miles south of Kirkwood Highway ( Route 2), on the right when traveling north. This marker is directly in front of the Delaware National Guard Armory on Newport Gap Pike near the shoulder of the northbound lanes of the roadway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1401 Newport Gap Pike, Wilmington DE 19804, 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, on the Delmarva Peninsula, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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
Photographed by Stephen J Duncan, June 14, 2011
2. The Delaware Continentals Marker
This is a view looking north on Newport Gap Pike. The marker can be seen on the right
Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2011, by Stephen J Duncan of Wilmington, Delaware. This page has been viewed 1,574 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on October 19, 2024, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 14, 2011, by Stephen J Duncan of Wilmington, Delaware. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
