Fort Delaware
Fort Delaware is a harbor defense facility built in 1859 on Pea Patch Island in the Delaware River. During the American Civil War, the Union used Fort Delaware as a prison for Confederate prisoners of war. The fort and the island currently belong to the Delaware State Parks Commission.
Related Topics:
1859 - Pea Patch Island - Delaware River - American Civil War - Union - Prison - Confederate - Prisoners of war - Delaware
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| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | Construction of the fort and the Civil War |
| ► | The Fort Today |
| ► | References |
| ► | External links |
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