Fort DuPont, Civil War fort in New Castle County, US
Fort DuPont encompasses 350 acres along the Delaware River, featuring military structures and earthen embankments constructed between 1863 and 1945.
The fort served as a mobilization station during World War II and contained a detention center that housed approximately 3,000 German prisoners of war.
The Diamond State Base Ball Club maintains nineteenth-century baseball traditions by organizing vintage games within the grounds of Fort DuPont State Park.
Visitors can explore over 75 buildings in the historic district, which includes Colonial Revival architecture and preserved military fortifications from different periods.
The resident curatorship program enables individuals to restore historical properties through long-term land leasing agreements, contributing to the preservation of military heritage.
Location: New Castle County
Inception: 1863
GPS coordinates: 39.57140,-75.58360
Latest update: April 10, 2025 06:40
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