Smyrna - Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Attractions
Bombay Hook is a haven for waterfowl and other migratory birds. Bombay Hook stems from "Bompies Hoeck", the name meaning "little-tree point" given to the wetlands by a Dutch settler who bought the area from Indians for one gun, four hands full of powder, three waistcoats, one anchor of liquor, and one kettle.
The majority of Bombay Hook National Refuge is tidal salt marsh, one of the largest expanses in the mid-Atlantic region.
The majority of Bombay Hook National Refuge is tidal salt marsh, one of the largest expanses in the mid-Atlantic region.
Allee House
The Allee House at Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge stands today, as it did in the eighteenth C. Built in 1753, Allee House is a brick farmhouse that has been restored to include original colors of paint as well as Chinese porcelain, pearlware and pewter that are now displayed in the dining room and parlor.
