Marshallton, Delaware

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Marshallton (1990 pop. 1,765), is an unincorporated town located in Mill Creek Hundred, New Castle County, Delaware. The community was founded in 1836 and is named for John Marshall, mill owner.

[edit] Geography

Marshallton is a residential suburb 5 mi/8 km W of Wilmington, on Delaware State Highway 2. Marshallton is located along Red Clay Creek; 39°44'N 75°38'W. Delaware Park Horse Racing Track to SW.

[edit] History

On August 30, 1777 George Washington ordered his army to fall back toward Red Clay Creek during the wee hours of the morning. Here, Washington arranged his troops for battle. The troops immediately dug in, building redoubts and entrenchments. Cannon were placed on a rise "for half a mile as thick as they could stand." The new encampment covered a triangular area with the towns of Newport, Marshallton, and Stanton forming the connecting points.