Elmhurst, Delaware facts for kids
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Elmhurst, Delaware
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 Elmhurst, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Elmhurst, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 216936 |
Elmhurst is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't part of an official city or town. It was started in the late 1910s and has about 500 houses.
Where is Elmhurst Located?
Elmhurst is found in Delaware, a state in the United States. It is southwest of a bigger city called Wilmington. It's also south of Elsmere. You can find it near important roads like Delaware Route 4 and Delaware Route 100. The community was built along Newport Pike, across from a place named Ashley. Its exact location is 39°43'50" North and 75°35'24" West.
The History of Elmhurst
The community of Elmhurst began in the late 1910s. The first advertisements for homes appeared in April 1918. Elmhurst officially opened to the public on May 11. By May 17, a newspaper called The Morning News reported that "a great number of lots already sold."
A big growth period for Elmhurst happened in the 1930s. This is when most of the houses you see there today were built. In 1939, another newspaper, the Journal–Every Evening, said Elmhurst was one of "Wilmington's most swiftly-growing, low-cost real estate developments." When it was finished, the community had around 500 homes.
Elmhurst's Sports Teams
Between the late 1930s and early 1940s, Elmhurst was home to three semi-professional sports teams. These teams were made up of skilled players who played for fun and competition.
- The Elmhurst Reds played in the New Castle County Baseball League (NCCBL).
- The Elmhurst Grays played basketball in the Delaware Suburban Basketball League (SBL).
- Another team, also called the Elmhurst Reds, played in the Delaware Suburban Basketball League too.
