De Vries Palisade, Lewes

Name: De Vries Palisade
Address: Lewes, United States

#12 among attractions in Lewes

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De Vries Palisade, also known as DeVries Palisade of 1631, is an archaeological site located at Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware. It is the site of the Zwaanendael Colony, the first permanent European presence on the Delaware Bay in 1631, settled by a group of settlers under David Pietersz. de Vries. The settlers landed near this spot to form a whale hunting station and agricultural settlement. A monument was erected on the site; it was dedicated on September 22, 1909. ()

Built: 1631 (393 years ago)Coordinates: 38°49'57"N, 75°17'34"W

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De Vries Palisade – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, Draper–Adkins House, Milton Historic District.

1.7 miNE
National park
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge
44 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the Delaware region, Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge is a haven for nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike. This 10,144-acre refuge boasts a diverse range of habitats, including salt marshes, freshwater marshes, and wooded swamps...
4 miS
Greek Revival architecture
Draper–Adkins House, Milton
102 min walk • Draper–Adkins House, also known as the Jenny Adkins House, is a historic home located at Milton, Sussex County, Delaware. It was built about 1840, and is a 2+1⁄2-story, five bay, single pile, wood frame dwelling clad in weatherboard. The interior has Greek Revival style details.
4 miS
Neighbourhood
Milton Historic District, Milton
102 min walk • Milton Historic District is a national historic district located at Milton, Sussex County, Delaware. It includes 188 contributing buildings and 1 contributing site in the central business district and surrounding residential areas of Milton.

De Vries Palisade, Lewes

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De Vries Palisade – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge

Draper–Adkins House, Milton

Milton Historic District, Milton