Edgemoor Terrace, Delaware facts for kids
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Edgemoor Terrace, Delaware
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 Edgemoor Terrace, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Edgemoor Terrace, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 217141 |
Edgemoor Terrace is a small community located in New Castle County, Delaware, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the larger county.
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What is Edgemoor Terrace?
Edgemoor Terrace is found in the northern part of Delaware. It is situated just north of where two important roads meet: U.S. Route 13 and Delaware Route 3. This area is part of a larger community called Edgemoor.
Where is Edgemoor Terrace Located?
This community is in New Castle County, which is the northernmost county in Delaware. New Castle County is the most populated county in the state. Edgemoor Terrace is close to the city of Wilmington, Delaware's largest city.
Geographic Details
The elevation of Edgemoor Terrace is about 46 feet (around 14 meters) above sea level. Its exact location can be found using geographic coordinates: 39 degrees, 45 minutes, 20 seconds North latitude and 75 degrees, 30 minutes, 14 seconds West longitude.
Time Zone Information
Like much of the eastern United States, Edgemoor Terrace observes the Eastern Time Zone. During standard time, it is in Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). In the summer, it switches to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-4).
