C-133B

Historical marker location:

1301 Heritage Road, Dover, Delaware

( Marker can be reached from Heritage Road, 0.7 miles west of Bayside Drive (Delaware Route 9), on the left when traveling west.)

Cargomaster. S/N 59-0536.

During World War II, the District of Delaware played an important role in the war effort. The city of Wilmington was home to several defense contractors, including the DuPont Company, which produced materials used in the construction of military vehicles, weapons, and equipment.