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Cannon, Delaware
Cannon, Delaware is located in Delaware
Cannon, Delaware
Cannon, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Cannon, Delaware is located in the United States
Cannon, Delaware
Cannon, Delaware
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Delaware
County Sussex
Elevation
39 ft (12 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 302
GNIS feature ID 213752

Cannon is a small, unincorporated community located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It's a place where people live without a formal city government. You can find Cannon along Delaware Route 18, just south of the town of Bridgeville.

History of Cannon

Cannon has seen its population change over the years. In 1890, about 25 people lived there. By 1900, the population was 16. Later, in 1960, the community grew to 150 residents. These numbers show how Cannon has changed in size over time.

Alberta McNadd on Chester Truitt's farm at Cannon, Del
Alberta McNadd working on Chester Truitt's farm in Cannon, 1910.
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