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Historical marker location:

1180 East 7th Street, Wilmington, Delaware

( Marker is on East 7th Street west of Wilmington Industrial Park, on the right when traveling east.)

Delaware's First Known Black Settler.

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.