About this property
Fort Miles was a United States Army World War II installation located on Cape Henlopen near Lewes, Delaware. Although funds to build the fort were approved in 1934, it was 1938 before construction began on the fort. On 3 June 1941 it was named for Lieutenant General Nelson A. Miles. As the primary fort of the Harbor Defenses of the Delaware, it was built to defend Delaware Bay and the Delaware River and to protect domestic shipping from enemy fire between Cape May and Cape Henlopen, particularly from the German surface fleet. The fort also operated a controlled underwater minefield to prevent ships entering the Delaware River estuary.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 04001076. It was listed on September 29, 2004.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort Miles Historic District listed on the National Register?
Fort Miles Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 29, 2004.
What type of historic resource is Fort Miles Historic District?
Fort Miles Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Miles Historic District?
The period of significance for Fort Miles Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1934.
Can I research the history near Fort Miles Historic District?
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