Bowers, Delaware facts for kids
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Bowers, Delaware
Bowers Beach
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Location of Bowers in Kent County, Delaware.
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 Bowers, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Bowers, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.83 km2) |
| • Land | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 278 |
| • Density | 893.89/sq mi (344.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19946
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-07250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 213692 |
Bowers, also known as Bowers Beach, is a small town in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the larger Dover metropolitan area. In 2020, about 278 people lived here. This charming town is known for its beautiful beaches along the Delaware Bay.
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History of Bowers
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Bowers Beach was first settled a very long time ago, in the late 1600s. It was originally called Whitwell's Delight. Over the years, the land changed hands many times.
In 1734, a man named John Bowers bought the land. This is how the area along the Delaware Bay became known as Bowers Beach. The land stayed in the Bowers family for a while.
By the 1800s, Joseph Wood owned many properties in Bowers Beach. Later, these properties were sold to different people.
Bowers became an official town on March 9, 1907. It was reincorporated as the Town of Bowers in 1962.
For a long time, Bowers Beach was a very important fishing town. Many boats would dock here. Today, people still visit Bowers Beach for fun activities. You can go fishing, swimming, or watch birds. It's also a great place for kayaking and sailing.
Two important places in Bowers Beach are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Fourteen Foot Bank Light and the Saxton United Methodist Church.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Bowers has changed quite a bit. Here's a quick look at its population through the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 212 | — | |
| 1920 | 174 | −17.9% | |
| 1930 | 246 | 41.4% | |
| 1940 | 328 | 33.3% | |
| 1950 | 284 | −13.4% | |
| 1960 | 324 | 14.1% | |
| 1970 | 268 | −17.3% | |
| 1980 | 198 | −26.1% | |
| 1990 | 179 | −9.6% | |
| 2000 | 305 | 70.4% | |
| 2010 | 335 | 9.8% | |
| 2020 | 278 | −17.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 305 people living in Bowers. About 91% of the people were White, and about 5% were African American. The average age of people living in Bowers was 39 years old.
Geography of Bowers
Bowers is a small town, covering about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The town is located right on the Delaware Bay. To the north, you'll find the St. Jones River. To the south, there's the Murderkill River. This location makes Bowers a great spot for water activities.
Town Services
Getting Around Bowers
You can get to Bowers Beach by taking Bowers Beach Road. This road connects to Delaware Route 1 in Little Heaven. From Route 1, you can travel north to cities like Dover and Wilmington. Or, you can head south towards Milford and the famous Delaware Beaches.
Utilities in Town
Bowers Beach gets its electricity from Delmarva Power. Natural gas is provided by Chesapeake Utilities. These companies help make sure homes and businesses in Bowers have the power they need.
Education in Bowers
Students in Bowers attend schools within the Lake Forest School District. The local high school for students in this area is Lake Forest High School.
See also
In Spanish: Bowers (Delaware) para niños
