Hale-Byrnes House-GW HQ
606 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713, USA
Delaware, USA
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EST. 1750
EST. 1750
September 6, 1777
Lafayette, Gilbert du Motier Marquiis
Washington, George
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION at Hale-Byrnes House-GW HQ.
George Washington's "General Staff Headquarters" on September 6, 1777. Here Generals Washington, Lafayette, Wayne, Maxwell, Sullivan, and Greene planned defense of Wilmington. House built circa 1750 by Samuel Hale. Owner 1776 - Daniel Byrnes - a miller and preacher. Restored by Delaware Society for Preservation of Antiquities. Donated to State in 1971.
About Hale-Byrnes House-GW HQ
The Hale-Byrnes House is a historic home located at 606 Stanton-Christiana Road, Stanton, New Castle County, Delaware. The house gained historic stature after the Battle of Cooch's Bridge, the only Revolutionary War battle in Delaware. After the skirmish General George Washington held a council at the house on September 6, 1777. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The house is open to the public on the first Wednesday of each month from 12 to 3 PM, and at other times by appointment. The house is also available for rental.
HISTORY HAPPENED HERE at Hale-Byrnes House-GW HQ
It was built in 1750, and is a two-story, five bay brick dwelling. The house was built by Samuel Hale, who sold it to Daniel Byrnes in 1754.
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