Delaware Gazetteer
Fort Saulsbury (historical) is a historical feature (military) in Sussex County. The primary coordinates for Fort Saulsbury (historical) places it within the DE 19963 ZIP Code delivery area.
| Feature Name: | Fort Saulsbury (historical) |
| Category: | Delaware physical, cultural and historic features |
| Feature Type: | Historical |
| Class: | Military |
| Description: | Located on the Eastern reach of Cedar Neck, 2.0 mi NW of the community of Slaughter Beach. |
| History: | Built during WWI, used by the U. S. Army, consists of two large bunkers to house troops and weapons. Fort Saulsbury has since fallen to private ownership and publication of the name thereafter will be as a landmark. In operation 1917 to 1946. |
| County: | Sussex County |
| Latitude: | 38.9340019226 |
| Longitude: | -75.3315811157 |
Variant (Nonofficial) Names for Fort Saulsbury (historical): Fort Saulsbury (historical).
NOTE: This map shows the HISTORICAL LOCATION of a feature that is no longer visible!
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