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Scenic and Historic Highways

New Castle County Courthouse Photo by Delaware Greenways Flemings Landing Photo by Jamie Richie Bombay Hook Waterway Photo by Delaware Greenways John Dickinson Mansion Photo by Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs

Quick Facts

Length: Approximately 50 miles

Boundary: Colonial Courthouse in the City of New Castle, traveling south on Route 9 to the John Dickinson Plantation, at the intersection of Routes 9 and 113.

Date Designated a State Scenic and Historic Highway:  3/5/07

Time required to drive the route: Approximately 1 hour

Time required to enjoy the amenities the Byway has to offer: Two days

Byway Contact:
Brad Killian
Delaware Greenways
100 W 10th St
P O Box 2095
Wilmington, DE 19801
bkillian@delawaregreenways.org
Phone: (302)655-7275

Cindy Small
Kent County Convention & Visitors Bureau
435 N. DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
csmall@visitdover.com
Phone: (302) 734-1736

Fort Delaware, Pea Patch Island

At the time of its completion in 1859, Fort Delaware was the largest fortification in the United States. During the Civil War, the fort served as a prison for captured confederate soldiers. The State of Delaware acquired the fort in 1947 and in 1951 it became a state park. Today, the fort is open to the public where historical interpreters represent both union and confederate soldiers.

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Program Information
 
Public Feedback
Contact:  Public Relations
Phone:  302-760-2080
1-800-652-5600(in-state only)
email:dot-public-relations
@state.de.us

Program Contact:
Maria Andaya,
Project Planner
Phone: 302-739-2128
E-mail:
maria.andaya@state.de.us
 
Last Updated: Thursday, 25-Oct-2007 13:14:18 Eastern Daylight Time
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