Argos Corner, Delaware facts for kids
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Argos Corner, Delaware
Argo Corners
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 Argos Corner, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Argos Corner, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 213571 |
Argos Corner (sometimes called Argo Corners) is a small, quiet community located in Sussex County, Delaware, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it's a neighborhood that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
Exploring Argos Corner
Argos Corner is found along a major road called Delaware Route 1 (DE 1). It is located southeast of a town called Milford. The main road in this community is Argos Corner Road. This road used to be an older highway known as DE 14. Argos Corner Road crosses another road called Slaughter Beach Road.
A Glimpse into History
In the year 1900, Argos Corner was a very small place. Only 31 people lived there at that time. This shows how much the area has grown and changed over the years!
Famous Residents
Did you know that a former governor of Delaware once lived in Argos Corner? Her name was Ruth Ann Minner. A governor is the elected leader of a state, similar to a president for a country.
