A small town by the Delaware River that was settled in the early 17th century. The name of the town was named Newbold's Landing then changed to Delaware City. Fort du Pont, which has been converted into the Governor Bacon Health Center, is a major landmark of Delaware military history. The Fort began operation in 1863 an auxiliary gun battery for Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island and was part of the principal defense structure for the Delaware River. After the Civil War. more guns were mounted and the Fort itself was constructed in 1899. It was named for Rear Admiral Samuel Francis du Pont of Delaware, a Civil War Naval Officer. During World War II two artillery- installations involving over 3,000 military personnel were stationed at Fort DuPont and 1,000) German prisoners-of-war were held there. After World War II, Fort DuPont ceased to be a military installation. However, the military structures are still in evidence and the fort is listed on the State historic inventory. Tours of Fort du Pont can be arranged upon request by, contacting the Coordinator of Volunteer Service. Form of The Delaware River at New Hope, Pennsylvania The Delaware River is a river on the Atlantic coast of the United States. ... 1863 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Pea Patch Island is a small island, approximately 1 mi (1. ... The Delaware River at New Hope, Pennsylvania The Delaware River is a river on the Atlantic coast of the United States. ... Samuel Francis du Pont by Daniel Huntington 1867-68, oil on canvas National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC Samuel Francis du Pont (September 27, 1803 - d. ...

Government

Delaware City is a municipality operating under a Charter granted by the Delaware General Assembly. The most recent Charter was adopted by the General Assembly in 1978, with several minor amendments passed since.

The city has a Council/Manager form of government with a Mayor and five Council members elected at-large. The essentially volunteer Mayor & Council appoint a City Manager who is chief administrative officer of the government, responsible for the day-to-day operation of the City.

The operations of the city government are funded by property taxes, currently $0.99 per $100 of assessed valuation, a 1.5% real estate transfer tax, and user fees.

Services

Delaware City shares local government service responsibilities with New Castle County under what is known as a "local service function" agreement. In Delaware City, the County administers the building code and provides property maintenance code enforcement. The city is served by the County sanitary sewer system. In addition, the County coordinates police and fire emergency response through the 911 Center and provides support for the Delaware City Library, which is under "contract" to the County library system.

Delaware City's government provides most remaining services, including police, planning and zoning, water supply, street maintenance, garbage collection, and parks. Fire protection and emergency medical services are provided by the Delaware City Fire Company, an independent volunteer organization. Additional park facility and recreational programs are offered by the Delaware City Park District.

The city owns and maintains the public drinking water supply system, which is operated as municipal utility supported by user fees. Water is supplied by two deep (600'+) wells, which draw from the Potomac Aquifer.

Delaware City maintains approximately 8 miles of streets. Weekly garbage collection is included in city property taxes and the city also operates a free curbside recycling program which collects yard waste, glass, certain plastics, newspapers & magazines, cardboard, and cans.

History

The Dutch and Swedes settled in the Delaware region in the 17th century. Delaware was laid out in the 1820's the post office is located on Clinton Street across the Waterfront Park. There are many historical sites in this town like the Olde Canal Inn, Fort Delaware, and many more sites.

Also see

http://www.del.net/org/fort/

http://www.del.net/org/dc/

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