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Washington's Recon Marker

1249 South Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702, USA

Maryland

state

MD - New Castle

county

DE - Wilmington

city

MARKER

TICKETED:

NO

PARKING:

NO

RESTROOMS:

NO

Generals Washington, Greene and Lafayette came to Iron Hill, August 26, 1777 in hope of viewing British army then landing along Elk River. Only a few tents could be seen. A heavy storm coming up, they spent the night in a nearby farm house.

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OVERLOOK

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HISTORIC PEOPLE

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George Washington

Commander-in-Chief

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Marquis de Lafayette

Major General

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