Bayard, Delaware facts for kids
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Bayard, Delaware
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 Bayard, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Bayard, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 216025 |
Bayard is a small, quiet place in Sussex County, Delaware, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county. Bayard is located southwest of a popular beach town called Bethany Beach.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Bayard is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official city or town. This means they don't have their own mayor or town council. Instead, the county government handles services like roads, police, and fire protection for these areas.
A Peek into Bayard's Past
Bayard has always been a very small community. Records show that in 1890, only about 50 people lived there. Ten years later, in 1900, the population had grown just a tiny bit to 52 people. This shows that Bayard has remained a small, peaceful place over the years.
