Bridgeville, Delaware facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bridgeville, Delaware
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Water tower
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"If you lived here, you would be home now."
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Location of Bridgeville in Sussex County, Delaware
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 Bridgeville, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Bridgeville, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Delaware |
| County |  Sussex |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.82 sq mi (12.49 km2) |
| • Land | 4.82 sq mi (12.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,568 |
| • Density | 532.67/sq mi (205.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19933
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-08680 |
| GNIS feature ID | 213706 |
| Website | Town of Bridgeville Delaware |
Bridgeville is a small town located in Sussex County, Delaware, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,568 people lived there. It is part of the larger Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Discovering Bridgeville's Past
Bridgeville is the oldest community in the western part of Sussex County. People were already farming here in the early 1700s. A small group of homes grew up along what is now Main Street. This settlement was first called "Bridge Branch." This name came from a nearby stream that had a bridge built over it as early as 1730.
By 1804, the community was big enough to get its own post office. In 1810, the town was officially named "Bridgeville." In the early 1800s, the town had businesses like a water-powered mill and a fruit-drying business. Bridgeville grew much faster when the Delaware Railroad arrived in 1856. William Cannon (who later became a governor) helped plan the town's growth. By 1900, Bridgeville had 613 residents.
Many historic buildings in Bridgeville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Bridgeville Historic District, the Bridgeville Public Library, and the Old Bridgeville Fire House.
Getting Around Bridgeville
Most people travel to and from Bridgeville by car. U.S. Route 13 is the main road that goes north and south. It connects Bridgeville to cities like Dover to the north and Salisbury to the south.
Delaware Route 404 is the main road that goes east and west. It heads east towards Georgetown and west into Maryland. Both of these major roads go around the center of town. Smaller "business routes" (like U.S. Route 13 Business and Delaware Route 404 Business) go through the middle of Bridgeville.
For public transport, DART First State has a bus route (Route 212) that links Bridgeville to nearby towns like Delmar and Georgetown. A train line, the Delmarva Subdivision, also runs through Bridgeville.
Bridgeville's Location
Bridgeville is located at 38°44′33″N 75°36′16″W / 38.74250°N 75.60444°W. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the town covers an area of about 12.49 square kilometers (4.82 square miles), all of which is land.
People of Bridgeville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 250 | — | |
| 1870 | 300 | 20.0% | |
| 1880 | 398 | 32.7% | |
| 1890 | 576 | 44.7% | |
| 1900 | 613 | 6.4% | |
| 1910 | 939 | 53.2% | |
| 1920 | 945 | 0.6% | |
| 1930 | 987 | 4.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,180 | 19.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,468 | 24.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,469 | 0.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,317 | −10.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,238 | −6.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,210 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,436 | 18.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,048 | 42.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,568 | 25.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,436 people living in Bridgeville. The population has grown over the years, reaching 2,568 people by 2020. The town has a diverse population. About 28.7% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 33 years.
Schools in Bridgeville
Most students in Bridgeville attend schools in the Woodbridge School District. A small part of the town is in the Seaford School District. The high school for the Woodbridge district is Woodbridge High School. Students in the Seaford district attend Seaford Senior High School.
Fun Things to Do in Bridgeville
Bridgeville is famous for its annual Apple Scrapple Festival. This fun event celebrates local traditions and foods. The town was also once home to the World Championship Punkin Chunkin, where people built machines to launch pumpkins really far!
Famous People from Bridgeville
Several notable people have connections to Bridgeville:
- Thurman Adams Jr. was a member of the Delaware Senate. He was born in Bridgeville.
- William F. Allen served in the Delaware General Assembly and the United States House of Representatives. He was also born in Bridgeville.
- Philip L. Cannon was the first Lieutenant Governor of Delaware. He was born in Bridgeville.
- William Cannon served as Governor of Delaware during the Civil War. He was born in Bridgeville.
- Peter F. Causey was Governor of Delaware from 1855 to 1859.
- Edward Willis Redfield was a famous impressionist painter.
See also
In Spanish: Bridgeville (Delaware) para niños
