Kentmere Parkway

Historical marker location:

Wilmington, Delaware

( Marker is at the intersection of Kentmere Parkway and N. Union Street on Kentmere Parkway.)

Marker installed: 2000

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.