Near Slaughter Beach in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Saulsbury
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
1. Fort Saulsbury Marker
Inscription.
Fort Saulsbury. . Constructed in 1917 as a coastal defense fortification of the U.S. Army. Names for Willard Saulsbury, U.S. Senator from Delaware 1859-1871. Two batteries were located within the fort, each with two 12-inch gun emplacements. The north battery was named for Col. David Hall and the south for Col. John Haslet, heroes of the Revolution. Following removal of the guns during World War II, the fort was converted into a Prisoner of War camp. Up to 300 prisoners were housed here at a time, providing labor for a variety of local agricultural activities. Fort Saulsbury was deactivated in 1946 and sold as surplus property in 1948.
Constructed in 1917 as a coastal defense fortification of the U.S. Army. Names for Willard Saulsbury, U.S. Senator from Delaware 1859-1871. Two batteries were located within the fort, each with two 12-inch gun emplacements. The north battery was named for Col. David Hall and the south for Col. John Haslet, heroes of the Revolution. Following removal of the guns during World War II, the fort was converted into a Prisoner of War camp. Up to 300 prisoners were housed here at a time, providing labor for a variety of local agricultural activities. Fort Saulsbury was deactivated in 1946 and sold as surplus property in 1948.
Erected by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number S-89.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 38° 56.082′ N, 75° 20.195′ W. Marker is near Slaughter Beach, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Cedar Beach Road (Delaware Route 36). Near Slaughter Beach. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22988 Cedar Beach Road, Milford DE 19963, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Birds (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Memorial Vol. Fire Co. (approx.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
2. Fort Saulsbury Bunker
Bunker is on a private farm with No Trespassing sign.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
3. Fort Saulsbury Guards
Bunker was closely guarded by a flock of turkeys.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
4. Fort Saulsbury Gate Posts
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 18, 2012
5. Fort Saulsbury Marker, along Cedar Beach Road
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,133 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 1, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 5. submitted on October 21, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
