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Ashland, Delaware
Ashland, Delaware is located in Delaware
Ashland, Delaware
Ashland, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Ashland, Delaware is located in the United States
Ashland, Delaware
Ashland, Delaware
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Delaware
County New Castle
Elevation
157 ft (48 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 302
GNIS feature ID 216020

Ashland is a small, unincorporated community located in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's a collection of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county. You can find Ashland where Delaware Route 82 meets Barley Mill Road, right next to the Red Clay Creek.

Discovering Ashland's Past

Ashland has a history that stretches back many years. In the late 1800s, it was a very small community. For example, in 1890, about 150 people lived there, and by 1900, the population was around 146.

The Historic Ashland Covered Bridge

One of the most important historical sites in Ashland is the Ashland Covered Bridge. This special bridge is a great example of how bridges were built a long time ago. It's covered to protect the wooden structure from weather, helping it last longer.

Because of its unique design and historical importance, the Ashland Covered Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This list includes places across the United States that are important to history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture.

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