Field file 18 · Military · Delaware
Fort Delaware
Delaware City, Delaware · Delaware River · Island fortress and prison camp
Record
Why it matters
A masonry fortress on Pea Patch Island that held Confederate prisoners during the Civil War.
Field note
The island is reached through the state park's seasonal ferry operation. Plan around the published crossing schedule.
Evidence line
This file is marked Documented because the place and its history are supported by the linked authoritative source. Practical details were last checked in July 2026. Conditions change. Check the primary source before leaving home.
Access
How to approach it lawfully
Island access is schedule-dependent. Check weather and ferry status.
- Access status
- Seasonal. Open part of the year. Check the current season before traveling. Recorded as: Seasonal state park ferry.
- Reservation
- No reservation requirement recorded. Confirm with the official source.
- Seasonality
- Seasonal or schedule-dependent. Check the current season and hours before traveling.
Practical details last checked July 2026. Conditions change. Check the primary source before leaving home.
Plan the stop
What to plan for
- Time
- 3 to 5 hours
- Cost
- Ticketed (Ticketed)
- Terrain
- Not recorded in this file. Check the official source.
- Mobility
- Not recorded in this file. Check the official source.
- Parking
- Not recorded in this file. Check the official source.
- Weather
- Island access depends on the ferry schedule and weather.
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Record
Sources
- Primary sourceDelaware State Parks , opens in a new tab
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