Belvedere, Delaware facts for kids
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Belvedere, Delaware
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 Belvedere, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Belvedere, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19804
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 213633 |
Belvedere is a community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Belvedere is located where state routes 62 and 141 meet. It's north of Newport and south of Prices Corner. The community is about 7 miles (11 km) away from downtown Wilmington. If you send mail to Belvedere, you would use the Wilmington ZIP code of 19804.
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What is Belvedere Like?
Belvedere is mostly a place where people live in single-family homes. The main area for shops and businesses is found along Newport Gap Pike.
Community Services
The people of Belvedere are served by several important groups:
- The Belvedere Volunteer Fire Company helps keep the community safe from fires.
- Police services are provided by the New Castle County Police Department.
- Students living in Belvedere attend public schools that are part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District.
Local Facilities
Belvedere has several places that serve the community:
- There are five churches in the area.
- The Belvedere State Service Center is a helpful place. It includes:
- The Belvedere Senior Center, which offers activities for older adults.
- An art studio for creative projects.
- A gymnasium for sports and exercise.
- A state service center that provides social services to people who need them.
Nearby Locations
Belvedere is close to a few other important sites:
- A Delaware Army National Guard armory is nearby. This is a place where military reserves train.
- The community is also near the former Wilmington Assembly plant, which was once used by General Motors to build cars.
Getting Around Belvedere
It's easy to travel to and from Belvedere using public transportation.
- DART First State offers bus service. The Route 9 bus goes through Belvedere on its way between Prices Corner and Wilmington.
- The Wilmington train station is located nearby in Wilmington. From this station, you can catch trains operated by Amtrak for longer trips or SEPTA Regional Rail (specifically the Wilmington/Newark Line) for travel within the region.
A Look Back: Belvedere's History
Belvedere was started in 1908. It was created as a community to provide homes for African Americans who worked in the factories located nearby. This made it an important place for many families at that time.
