Cities and Towns

Kent County is a county located in the central part of the U.S. state of Delaware. As of the 2020 census, the population was 181,851, making it the least populous county in Delaware. The county seat is Dover, the state capital of Delaware. It is named for Kent, an English county. The county has a total area of 798 square miles, of which 586 square miles is land and 212 square miles (26.6%) is water. Kent County is governed by the Kent County Levy Court, which consists of seven members, six of whom are elected by district and the seventh who is elected at-large.

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The National Register of Historic Places is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic value". Kent County has more than 150 Historical places located within the county's cities and towns.

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City of Dover

City Hall - 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover 19903

Location and History: Dover is the capital of Delaware, situated in the east-central part of the state on the St. Jones River. It was laid out in 1717 around an existing county courthouse and jail, following the order of William Penn. The city was named after the English city of Dover in Kent, England (which also gives its name to Kent County.

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City of Harrington

106 Dorman St., Harrington 19952

Location and History: Harrington is a small town located in Kent County, Delaware. Harrington was founded in 1780 and named after Samuel M. Harrington, a local landowner. One of Harrington's claims to fame is its hosting of the Delaware State Fair, one of the oldest and largest fairs in the United States.

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City Of Milford

119 S Walnut Street, Milford 19963

Location and History: Milford was founded in the late 18th century and was originally known as "Saw Mill Range." It was later renamed Milford after a mill that was built on the Mispillion River, which flows through the city. Milford's history is closely tied to its location on the river, which facilitated trade and industry in the area Milford is situated in central Delaware.

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Town of Bowers Beach

3357 Main Street, Frederica 19946

Location: Bowers Beach is located on the Delaware Bay coast, approximately 10 miles southeast of the city of Dover, the capital of Delaware.
Fishing and Boating: The area is popular among anglers and boating enthusiasts. The Delaware Bay offers opportunities for fishing for a variety of species making it convenient for boaters to access the water.

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Town of Camden

1783 Friends Way, Camden 19934

Location and History: : Camden is situated in central Delaware, approximately 10 miles south of Dover, the capital of Delaware. It is part of the Dover Metropolitan Area. Camden has a rich history dating back to the colonial era. It was originally known as Mifflin's Crossroads and later as Camden Crossroads, named after Charles Pratt, 1st Earl Camden.

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Town of Cheswold

691 Main Street, Cheswold 19936

Cheswold is situated in northern Kent County, Delaware, approximately 6 miles south of Dover, the capital of Delaware. It is part of the Dover Metropolitan Area. Cheswold was originally known as Leipsic Station and was established as a station on the Delaware Railroad in the mid-19th century. The town was later renamed Cheswold in honor of the ancestral home of the Duke of Wellington.

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Town of Clayton

414 Main Street, Clayton 19938

Location and History: Clayton is situated in northern Kent County, Delaware, approximately 10 miles southwest of the city of Dover, the capital of Delaware. It is part of the Dover Metropolitan Area. The town of Clayton was founded in the late 19th century and was named after John M. Clayton, a prominent Delaware statesman who served as U.S. Secretary of State under President Zachary Taylor.

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Town of Farmington

Farmington Municipal Building 98 School Street, Farmington 19950

Location and History: : Farmington is situated in central Delaware, near the towns of Harrington and Felton. It is approximately 10 miles southwest of Dover, the state capital. Farmington has a rich agricultural history, like many towns in Delaware. It was established in the 19th century and grew as a farming community, with fertile soil supporting crops such as corn, wheat, soybeans, a

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Town of Felton

240 E. Sewell Street, Felton 19943

Location and History: Felton is situated in central Delaware, approximately 8 miles southwest of Dover, the state capital. Felton has a rich history dating back to the 19th century. It was originally known as "Puckham" but was later renamed in honor of Samuel Felton, a railroad executive. The town grew around the railroad industry, serving as a hub for transportation and commerce.

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Town of Frederica

Town Hall PO Box 294 2 West David St, Frederica 19946

Location and History: Location: Frederica is situated in central Delaware, approximately 10 miles southeast of Dover, the capital of Delaware. It is located along the St. Jones River and is part of the Dover Metropolitan Area. Frederica was founded in 1772 and was originally known as "Saw Mill Range." It was later renamed Frederica in honor of Frederick, Prince of Wales.

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