Corner Ketch, Delaware facts for kids
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Corner Ketch, Delaware
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 Corner Ketch, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Corner Ketch, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 216072 |
Corner Ketch is a small, quiet place in Delaware, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's part of a larger county, New Castle County, and doesn't have its own local leaders.
Corner Ketch is located in the northern part of New Castle County. You can find it where Corner Ketch Road and Doe Run Road meet. It is just north of the city of Newark.
What's in a Name?
The Mystery of "Corner Ketch"
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? The name "Corner Ketch" is a bit of a mystery. No one is completely sure how it got its unique name.
However, there's a fun story that people have passed down over the years. This story might explain where the name came from.
A Warning for Travelers
According to the old story, the intersection of roads in Corner Ketch was a tricky spot. Travelers were often warned to be very careful when they reached this crossroads. The warning they supposedly heard was, "Watch out! They'll catch ye at the corners!"
This old saying suggests that the area might have been known for its sharp turns or perhaps even for people waiting to "catch" travelers, maybe for a quick chat or to offer help. Over time, this warning might have turned into the name "Corner Ketch."
