DelawareDelaware names Mill Creek hill “General Washington’s Hill of Deception”
Delaware calls a Mill Creek hill “General Washington’s Hill of Deception” and says maps showing it will use that name where appropriate.
What it does
Delaware names the hill west of Mill Creek “General Washington’s Hill of Deception.” The hill holds the Spring Grove Mill House on an identified county parcel.
Maps that show the hill will carry “General Washington’s Hill of Deception” where appropriate, matching the name given to the site.
Argument forNaming the hill and labeling it on maps could help people find a site tied to Delaware’s Revolutionary War history.
Argument againstAdding the hill’s full name to maps where appropriate might take extra work for people who make them.
More detail
Delaware calls the hill “General Washington’s Hill of Deception.” The name applies to the hill west of Mill Creek where the Spring Grove Mill House sits, on New Castle County parcel 0803100018.
Maps showing the hill will use its name where appropriate. This applies to maps produced that depict General Washington’s Hill of Deception. The map must show the hill, and the label applies only where appropriate.
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History
- 2025
- Aug 21Signed by Governor Matt MeyerBecame Law
- Jun 26Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YESPassed Senate
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Upper
- Jun 18Reported Out of Committee (Executive) in Senate with 2 Favorable, 4 On Its MeritsMinor
- May 8Assigned to Executive Committee in SenateMinor
- Vote recorded Passage. Result: pass.Lower
- May 8Passed By House. Votes: 35 YES 6 ABSENTPassed House
- May 7Reported Out of Committee (Administration) in House with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its MeritsMinor
- Apr 15Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in HouseIntroduced
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