The March Through Pencader - Newark, DE
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bluesnote
N 39° 38.343 W 075° 45.381
18S E 435099 N 4387969
One of many historical markers at Iron Hill park in Newark, Delaware.
Waymark Code: WM16JB7
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2022
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The sign says, "The Philadelphia Campaign was so-named since that city was the British destination when they sailed from New York, landing 17,000 troops near Elkton, Maryland. Colonial sharpshooters engaged the British in a delaying action at the Battle of Cooch's Bridge September 3, 1777."
Group that erected the marker: Unknown
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Newark, DE, USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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