Bacons, Delaware facts for kids
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Bacons, Delaware
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 Bacons, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Bacons, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 216022 |
Bacons is a small, unincorporated community located in Sussex County, Delaware. This means it's a place without its own local government. It sits about four miles north of the Maryland state line.
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Discovering Bacons, Delaware
Bacons is a quiet place today. But it has a cool history! It was once known as Bacon Switch. This name came from its past as a busy railroad spot.
A Busy Railroad Switch
In the late 1800s, Bacons was an important place for trains. It had a special "switch point." This allowed trains to move from one track to another. Small stores were also found here, serving the people and travelers. The community was located between the towns of Delmar and Laurel, Delaware.
The Bacon Family's Story
The community of Bacons was named after the Bacon family. They were pioneers in the area. The family started a farm there. Over time, their business grew. They also ran a sawmill and made baskets.
Thomas and Amelia Bacon were the parents of five sons. Their sons were Frank, Albert, Thomas, William, and Harry. One of their sons, Thomas Bacon Jr., was quite inventive.
The Clever Egg Carrier
In 1884, Thomas Bacon Jr. designed something very useful. He created a special egg carrier. This carrier was unique because it could collapse! It was granted a US Patent, number 299715.
The collapsible egg carrier was used to ship eggs. Farmers would send their eggs to Philadelphia. After the eggs were delivered, the carrier could be folded flat. This made it easy to send back to the farmer. Thomas Bacon Jr. passed away in 1939.
