Captain Jonathan Caldwell

Historical marker location:

Felton, Delaware

( Marker is on Midstate Road (Delaware Route 12).)

Marker installed: 1959

The Delaware River, which borders the District of Delaware, played a significant role in the American Revolution. In December 1776, General George Washington and his troops famously crossed the Delaware River from Pennsylvania to launch a surprise attack on Hessian soldiers in Trenton, New Jersey.