Historical Marker
The Lodge
Historical marker location:
619 Shipley Rd, Wilmington, Delaware
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Washington Street Extension and Shipley Road, on the left when traveling north.)
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.