Veterans Memorial

Historical marker location:

206 East Fourth Street, New Castle, Delaware

( Memorial is at the intersection of East Fourth Street and Wilmington Road on East Fourth Street.)

In the 19th century, the District of Delaware was known for its production of gunpowder, and several gunpowder mills were established in the region. One of the most famous mills was the Hagley Powder Mills, which were founded by the DuPont family in the early 1800s. The mills were a major supplier of gunpowder to the U.S. military during the Civil War.