Dagsboro, Delaware facts for kids
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Dagsboro, Delaware
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Location of Dagsboro in Sussex County, Delaware.
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 Dagsboro, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Dagsboro, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Delaware |
| County |  Sussex |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.44 sq mi (3.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 870 |
| • Density | 605.01/sq mi (233.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19939
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-18950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 213855 |
Dagsboro is a small town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. In 2020, about 870 people lived there. It is part of the larger area around Salisbury, Maryland.
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A Look Back in Time
Dagsboro became an official town in the early 1900s. It gets busy in the summer because of traffic heading to the beaches. The town was founded in 1747. It was once known by other names like Blackfoot Town and Dagsbury.
The town was named after John Dagworthy (1721–1784). He was a brigadier general in the local militia during the American Revolutionary War.
Where is Dagsboro?
Dagsboro is located in Sussex County, Delaware. It is found at coordinates 38.5492801 degrees north and -75.2457443 degrees west.
The town covers a total area of about 2.3 square miles (3.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Getting Around Dagsboro
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Most people travel to and from Dagsboro by car. Three main state highways serve the town. U.S. Route 113 is the most important road. It runs along the west side of town, going north and south. This road connects Dagsboro to Georgetown to the north and Maryland to the south.
Delaware Route 20 and Delaware Route 26 also pass through the town. They meet on Main Street in the center of Dagsboro. Route 20 goes west-northwest to east-southeast. Route 26 goes more directly east-west. Both roads lead to the coast. Route 20 goes towards Fenwick Island, and Route 26 goes to Bethany Beach.
A train line, the Delmarva Central Railroad's Dagsboro Industrial Track, also runs through Dagsboro.
Population of Dagsboro
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 58 | — | |
| 1900 | 190 | — | |
| 1910 | 176 | −7.4% | |
| 1920 | 223 | 26.7% | |
| 1930 | 198 | −11.2% | |
| 1940 | 222 | 12.1% | |
| 1950 | 474 | 113.5% | |
| 1960 | 477 | 0.6% | |
| 1970 | 375 | −21.4% | |
| 1980 | 344 | −8.3% | |
| 1990 | 398 | 15.7% | |
| 2000 | 519 | 30.4% | |
| 2010 | 805 | 55.1% | |
| 2020 | 870 | 8.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 805 people living in Dagsboro. By 2020, the population grew to 870 people. The town had 364 households in 2010.
Most people in Dagsboro are White (85.6%). There are also African American (6.6%), American Indian (1%), and other races. About 8.7% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Important Places in Dagsboro
Prince George's Chapel
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Prince George's Chapel was built in 1755. It was named after Prince George, who later became King George III. This chapel is one of the oldest churches in the United States. It is also one of the oldest buildings in Dagsboro.
General Dagworthy, who the town is named after, is buried in the chapel's cemetery. The State of Delaware bought the property in 1967. It was listed as a historic place in 1971.
Clayton Theatre
The Clayton Theatre opened in Dagsboro on February 2, 1949. It first showed the movie One Touch of Venus. The theater was named after John M. Clayton. He was a former United States senator and Secretary of State.
In the 1950s, a soda fountain called Clayton Cut Rate Luncheonette was next to the theater. Today, the Clayton Theatre uses modern digital equipment. It is still Delaware's last single-screen movie theater.
Delaware Botanic Gardens
Dagsboro is also home to a new botanic garden. It is called the Delaware Botanic Gardens. This garden features a special meadow designed by famous garden designer Piet Oudolf. The gardens opened to the public in 2020.
Schools in Dagsboro
Students in Dagsboro attend schools in the Indian River School District.
Famous People from Dagsboro
- John M. Clayton – A Senator and U. S. Secretary of State.
- John Dagworthy – A military leader during the American Revolutionary War.
- Alfred Wells – A former U.S. Congressman.
- William H. Wells – A former United States Senator and Secretary of State.
See also
In Spanish: Dagsboro para niños
