American light infantry and cavalry under General William Maxwell encountered the advance guard of British and Hessian troops under Generals Howe, Cornwallis and Knyphausen in this vicinity, September 3, 1777. American troops were expert marksmen drafted by General Washington from the several brigades of his army then encamped near Wilmington. Only battle of the American Revolution on Delaware soil and claimed to have been the first in which the stars and stripes were carried.
(Cooch’s Bridge Marker)
Community Meeting Notice
Steven H. Amick Senator State of Delaware
Community Meeting Notice Wednesday August 13th, 2008 7:00 PM Glasgow High School Auditorium
Posted by webmaster on Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:47 pm ( Reads: 155 )
Councilman David Tackett would like to invite you to attend a Public Meeting to decuss the Gore Plan of Glasgow Commons.
Representives from the State and County, DelDOT. New Castle County Department of Land Use, and the Applicant will be in attendance to answer your questions and hear your concerns.
Monday, June 23, 2008 Glasgow High School 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
For futher information, please contact 302-395-8371
Posted by webmaster on Sat Jun 21, 2008 8:48 pm ( Reads: 254 )