| Hale-Byrnes House | |
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| Location: | Corner of Highway 7 and Highway 4 Stanton, Delaware |
| Added to NRHP: | June 6, 1972 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 72000290 |
The Hale-Byrnes House, located in Stanton, New Castle County, Delaware, was built in 1750. The house was built by Samuel Hale, who sold it to Daniel Byrnes in 1754. The house gained historic stature after the Battle of Cooches Bridge, the only Revolutionary War battle in Delaware. After the skirmish General George Washington held a council at the house on September 6, 1777. [1] The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [2]
References
Brown, Robin. Ancient Tree Once Shaded Gen. Washington. Retrieved on 2007-2-22. National Register of Historic Places. Retrieved on 2007-2-22.
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