About The Spring Grove Mill House: The Home with the Most Ties to American History by David Deputy
250 years. One house. A dozen jaw-dropping ties to American history.
When retired Brigadier General and former state trooper David Deputy moved into an old mill house in Delaware, he never imagined he was stepping into a treasure trove of history. Through relentless research, investigative grit, and a few uncanny coincidences, he uncovered one of the most astonishing hidden stories in American history.
The Spring Grove Mill House: The Home with the Most Ties to American History explores how this elegant home was connected to everything from Revolutionary War strategy to the Apollo 11 moon landing. You’ll meet a Spring Grove resident tied to a plot to kill Lee Harvey Oswald—but Jack Ruby arrived at the scene first, just hours earlier. You’ll relive a dramatic turning point for General Washington. You’ll see how a racetrack magnate leveraged political influence to gain the last vote needed to legalize gambling. Deputy reveals how the evidence unfolded, teaching you how to uncover the history of your home.
For fans of American history, strange-but-true tales, and the hidden stories behind places, this is a must-read.
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Author Bio:
David Deputy is a historian, a retired brigadier general, and a retired Delaware state trooper. He is the author of The Spring Grove Mill House, a captivating exploration of his Delaware property’s surprising ties to American history, ranging from a Revolutionary War combat event to connections with the Kennedy assassination and the Apollo 11 moon landing. Blending investigative skill with historical curiosity, he brings new life to forgotten stories.
When not researching or writing, David enjoys restoring historic architecture, and spending time on the land that inspired his work.