Adams Crossroads, Delaware facts for kids
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Adams Crossroads, Delaware
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 Adams Crossroads, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Adams Crossroads, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 216014 |
Adams Crossroads is a small place in Sussex County, Delaware, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is governed by the county or state.
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What is Adams Crossroads?
Adams Crossroads is a small settlement. It is not a city or a town with its own mayor. It is a community where people live.
Where is Adams Crossroads Located?
This community is found in the state of Delaware. It is in the southern part of the state, within Sussex County.
It is about 2.7 miles (4.3 kilometers) southeast of a place called Hickman. It is also northwest of another town, Bridgeville.
The Crossroads Itself
The name "Crossroads" tells you something important about this place. It is located where two roads meet and cross each other.
Specifically, Adams Crossroads is at the intersection of Delaware Route 404 and Adamsville Road. This makes it a key spot for travelers.
Part of Northwest Fork Hundred
Adams Crossroads is also located in an area called the Northwest Fork Hundred. A "hundred" is an old way of dividing land. It is like a historical district within a county.
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