Cowgills Corner, Delaware facts for kids
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Cowgills Corner, Delaware
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Octagonal Schoolhouse
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 Cowgills Corner, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Cowgills Corner, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 216074 |
Cowgills Corner is a small, quiet place in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a city or town with its own local government. It's located about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) northeast of Dover, Delaware, which is the capital city of Delaware.
History of Cowgills Corner
Cowgills Corner has been around for a long time. Back in 1900, about 36 people lived there. It has always been a small community.
The Octagonal Schoolhouse
The most famous building in Cowgills Corner is the Octagonal Schoolhouse. This unique, eight-sided school building is very old and important. It's even listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's recognized for its historical value across the country.
