Augustine Beach, Delaware facts for kids
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Augustine Beach, Delaware
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 Augustine Beach, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Augustine Beach, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 213581 |
Augustine Beach is a small, quiet place in New Castle County, Delaware, in the United States. It is not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it is known as an "unincorporated community."
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About Augustine Beach
Augustine Beach is located on the western side of the Delaware River. This river is an important waterway in the eastern United States. The community is found along Delaware Route 9, which is a road that runs through the area. It is situated northeast of a town called Odessa.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own separate local government. This means it is not officially a city or a town. Instead, it is usually governed by a larger county or state. For Augustine Beach, this means that New Castle County handles many of the services and rules for the area.
Where is Augustine Beach Located?
Augustine Beach sits right on the edge of the Delaware River. This location means it has views of the river. The community is part of New Castle County, which is the northernmost county in the state of Delaware. It is easily reached by Delaware Route 9.
See Also
- List of communities in Delaware
