The River Road - New Castle, DE
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bluesnote
N 39° 39.556 W 075° 34.100
18S E 451246 N 4390094
A historical marker marks a wagon cart road linking New Castle and a Maryland estate.
Waymark Code: WM118G5
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 09/06/2019
Views: 6
The plaque says, "Portion of the early cart road laid out by Augustine Herrman, Lord of Bohemia Manor, to connect his Maryland Estate with Appoquinimink Creek and the Town of New Castle. Known as “the Old Man’s Road”. This was one of the earliest links between the Delaware River and the Chesapeake Bay."
Road of Trail Name: The River Road
State: Delaware
County: USA
Historical Significance:
Old
How you discovered it:
Randomly exploring town
Why?:
To link with the Delaware River for trade
Directions:
Intersection of south street / west 5th street
Years in use: Not listed
Book on Wagon Road or Trial: Not listed
Website Explination: Not listed
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