The Colonists

Historical marker location:

1180 E 7th St, Wilmington, Delaware

( Marker is on East 7th Street, 0.2 miles Wilmington Industrial Park, on the right when traveling east. Reported damaged.)

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.