Later history Because of Delaware's status as a border state during the Civil War, men enlisted on both sides of the war, with some fighting for the Union and others for the Confederates. The town and even some of its prominent families were divided by these split loyalties.
Later history Because of Delaware's status as a border state during the Civil War men enlisted on. both sides of the war with some fighting for the Union and others for the Confederates The town and even some of its prominent ,families were divided by these split lo,yalties.