Welcome to Fort DuPont

Fort DuPont is a waterfront community located along the Delaware River and Branch Canal. This mixed-use community integrates residential and commercial development into a historic district that dates back to the late 1800s. Along with the restoration and preservation of historic buildings, new construction includes a marina, restaurants, campground, office & retail space, housing, and 140 acres of park and recreation amenities.

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Waterfront living at its finest

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Homes for Sale & Rent

Beautiful properties now available on the Delaware River! Be one of the first to call Fort DuPont home and grow with us as this former historic military fort is transformed into a beautiful, flourishing community.

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PRESERVATION

The Fort DuPont Redevelopment and Preservation Corporation is focused on breathing new life into Fort DuPont through thoughtful research, planning, and renovation.

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SHAPED BY HISTORY

Named after Rear Adm. Samuel Francis Du Pont, the former military post is situated on the Reedy Point tract, land originally granted to Henry Ward in 1675.

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ANCHORED IN NATURE

Fort DuPont is a lifestyle community designed around the water and great outdoors. A place where bicycling, boating, walking, hiking, and birding is the norm and not the exception.

A Lifestyle Community.

OUR COMMUNITY

Our districts form a cutting-edge community on the waterfront of the Delaware River.

“By strategically breathing new life into the Fort DuPont complex, we can create a destination that connects with the majestic Delaware Bayshore, Fort Delaware State Park, the Michael Castle C&D Canal Trail, and the many exciting new projects now under way in Delaware City.”

Former Governor Markell

The residential districts are designed to include, and complement, the existing historic brick and frame buildings from the fort’s past. Living at Fort DuPont can range from apartments or condominiums in the Marina District to rehabilitated historic homes or newly built housing, with single-family, townhouses, and duplex homes.

The Branch Canal and Marina districts focus on the old canal and the Delaware River to the north and east; Officers Row provides the link between the two.

During the Army days, the parade ground was central to life on the post. The wide open space is a second focus for the Fort DuPont community. The Arts, Battlement Square, and Barracks districts front what will be an expansive town green.

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Live at Fort DuPont!

A special place to call home.

Location! Fort DuPont offers riverside living, recreational amenities, and easy access to Wilmington, Newark, Dover, Smyrna, Philadelphia and South Jersey in a quiet, natural setting.

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Open for business!

Whether you are looking for a small office to launch your start-up, or larger flex space to expand or relocate your company, take a serious look at Fort DuPont. Excellent Quality of Life is one of the number one factors that companies consider when selecting a location to operate or expand. As a LIVE/WORK/SHOP/PLAY community, the redevelopment of Fort DuPont offers a variety of housing, easy access to major transportation routes, recreation, services, social venues, open space and beautiful natural surroundings.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec

13

Wed

FDRPC Board of Directors Meeting

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Dec 13 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am

FDRPC Board of Directors Meeting

12/13/2023

8:30 a.m.

Delaware City Fire Hall

WANT TO HOST AN EVENT?

Searching for that special place for your next event? Fort DuPont has a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces that can accommodate meetings, parties, sporting events, weddings, even a circus! Conveniently located to all major transportation routes, with ample parking, you’ll find Fort DuPont has much to offer to make your next event a memorable one.

The Parade Ground – 18 acres of open space that currently hosts sporting events, dog shows, military re-enactments, crabfests and a circus, and can easily support festivals, concerts, school events, family reunions and more!

The Chapel – Build in 1943 to meet the spiritual needs of the service men and their families stationed at Fort DuPont, this unpretentious historic space can accommodate up to 250 people for weddings, meeting events.

CONTACT 302.838.7374 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR MORE INFORMATION AND AVAILABILITY.

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Fort DuPont Redevelopment & Preservation Corporation

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260 Old Elm Ave
Delaware City, DE 19706

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302.838.7374

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[email protected]

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DIRECTIONS TO FORT DUPONT

From Wilmington take I-95 south to DE Route 1 south toward Dover. Take exit 152 for Delaware City and Route 72. Turn left on Route 72 and follow into Delaware City. Go through the traffic light at Clinton Street and continue over the Branch Canal Bridge. Take your first left, which will put you onto Old Elm Ave and into Fort DuPont. Follow Old Elm Ave along the parade ground (on your right) to the first building on the right, 260 Old Elm Ave.

From Dover take DE Route 1 north to exit 152 for Delaware City and Route 72. Turn left on Route 72 and follow into Delaware City. Go through the traffic light at Clinton Street and continue over the Branch Canal Bridge. Take your first left, which will put you onto Old Elm Ave and into Fort DuPont. Follow Old Elm Ave along the parade ground (on your right) to the first building on the right, 260 Old Elm Ave.