Profile for Pea Patch Island, Delaware, DE

Pea Patch Island is in the Delaware River.

Fort built here in 1859 was used as a prison for Confederate soldiers; 2,700 men died from disease.

Historic sites and museums: Fort Delaware State Park

Listed places near Pea Patch Island

Cemeteries (8)

Communities (12)

Hotels (19)

Libraries (5)

Museums (3)

Parks (2)

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New Castle County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Pea Patch Island political report.

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