FORT MILES HISTORIC DISTRICT

DOVER, DE

Delmarva bays in Kent County, Maryland A Delmarva bay wetland is seen in Kent County, Md., on Feb. 28, 2022. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program) USAGE REQUEST INFORMATION The Chesapeake Bay Program's photographic archive is available for media and non-commercial use at no charge. To request permission, send an email briefly describing the proposed use to requests@chesapeakebay.net. Please do not attach jpegs. Instead, reference the corresponding Flickr URL of the image. A photo credit mentioning the Chesapeake Bay Program is mandatory. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way or used in any way that suggests approval or endorsement of the Chesapeake Bay Program. Requestors should also respect the publicity rights of individuals photographed, and seek their consent if necessary.
Delmarva bays in Kent County, Maryland Credit: chesbayprogram

The Fort Miles Historic District, located in Dover, Delaware, is an important historical area. The site was constructed in 1941-1942 as part of the United States’ defense efforts during World War II. It was named after Major General Nelson A. Miles, who was the highest ranking officer of the US Army at the time. The area consists of a variety of buildings, including a large command post, barracks, storehouses, and artillery magazines. The main feature of the district is the massive concrete and steel coastal defense battery, which was designed to protect the Delaware Bay from a possible attack by German U-boats.

The district is largely intact and has been preserved as a National Historic Landmark. It is now managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and is open to the public. Visitors can explore the battery, the command post, and the various other structures. Interpretive panels provide information about the history and significance of the fort. The district also includes a museum and a nearby beach, where visitors can explore the shoreline and watch for local wildlife. The area is perfect for those interested in history, nature, or just a peaceful day outdoors.

FORT MILES HISTORIC DISTRICT is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in DOVER DE. US MID #8401000135

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

Delmarva bays in Kent County, Maryland A Delmarva bay wetland is seen in Kent County, Md., on Feb. 28, 2022. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program) USAGE REQUEST INFORMATION The Chesapeake Bay Program's photographic archive is available for media and non-commercial use at no charge. To request permission, send an email briefly describing the proposed use to requests@chesapeakebay.net. Please do not attach jpegs. Instead, reference the corresponding Flickr URL of the image. A photo credit mentioning the Chesapeake Bay Program is mandatory. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way or used in any way that suggests approval or endorsement of the Chesapeake Bay Program. Requestors should also respect the publicity rights of individuals photographed, and seek their consent if necessary.
Delmarva bays in Kent County, Maryland Scott Smith of Maryland Department of Natural Resources looks for tiger salamander egg masses in a Delmarva bay wetland in Kent County, Md., on Feb. 28, 2022. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program) USAGE REQUEST INFORMATION The Chesapeake Bay Program's photographic archive is available for media and non-commercial use at no charge. To request permission, send an email briefly describing the proposed use to requests@chesapeakebay.net. Please do not attach jpegs. Instead, reference the corresponding Flickr URL of the image. A photo credit mentioning the Chesapeake Bay Program is mandatory. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way or used in any way that suggests approval or endorsement of the Chesapeake Bay Program. Requestors should also respect the publicity rights of individuals photographed, and seek their consent if necessary.
Delmarva bays in Kent County, Maryland A Delmarva bay wetland is seen on private property in Kent County, Md., on Feb. 28, 2022. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program) USAGE REQUEST INFORMATION The Chesapeake Bay Program's photographic archive is available for media and non-commercial use at no charge. To request permission, send an email briefly describing the proposed use to requests@chesapeakebay.net. Please do not attach jpegs. Instead, reference the corresponding Flickr URL of the image. A photo credit mentioning the Chesapeake Bay Program is mandatory. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way or used in any way that suggests approval or endorsement of the Chesapeake Bay Program. Requestors should also respect the publicity rights of individuals photographed, and seek their consent if necessary.
Delmarva bays in Kent County, Maryland Scott Smith of Maryland Department of Natural Resources looks for tiger salamander egg masses in a vernal pool on private property in Kent County, Md., on Feb. 28, 2022. Smith uses fiberglass stakes to mark the masses, but did not find any at the site. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program) USAGE REQUEST INFORMATION The Chesapeake Bay Program's photographic archive is available for media and non-commercial use at no charge. To request permission, send an email briefly describing the proposed use to requests@chesapeakebay.net. Please do not attach jpegs. Instead, reference the corresponding Flickr URL of the image. A photo credit mentioning the Chesapeake Bay Program is mandatory. The photograph may not be manipulated in any way or used in any way that suggests approval or endorsement of the Chesapeake Bay Program. Requestors should also respect the publicity rights of individuals photographed, and seek their consent if necessary.
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FORT MILES HISTORIC DISTRICT
89 KINGS HIGHWAY
DOVER
DE
19901

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FORT MILES HISTORIC DISTRICT Information

MID # 8401000135
Name FORT MILES HISTORIC DISTRICT
Alternate Name FORT MILES HISTORIC DISTRICT
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 516000279
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 39.159706, -75.524174
CODES FIPS State Code: 10
FIPS County Code: 001
US Census Tract: 041300
US Census Block: 1003