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Felton, Delaware
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Main Street in downtown Felton, July 2015
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| Etymology: President of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Samuel M. Felton Sr. | |
Location of Felton in Kent County, Delaware.
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 Felton, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Felton, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Delaware |
| County |  Kent |
| Incorporated | February 2, 1861 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,568 |
| • Density | 1,682.86/sq mi (650.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19943
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-26620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 215321 |
Felton is a small town in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is part of the larger Dover metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,568 people lived there.
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History of Felton
Felton started in 1856 as a "whistle stop" for the Delaware Railroad. A whistle stop was a small train station where trains would only stop if someone wanted to get on or off. The town was named after Samuel Morse Felton Sr.. He was the president of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad.
Samuel M. Felton Sr. helped build the railroad through rural Delaware. This led to the creation of towns like Felton. The town officially became a town on February 2, 1861. Trains continued to carry passengers to Felton until the early 1950s.
Several important places in Felton are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Coombe Historic District, the Thomas B. Coursey House, the Felton Historic District, the Felton Railroad Station, and the Hughes Early Man Sites. These places are protected because of their historical importance.
Geography of Felton
Felton is located at 39°00′30″N 75°34′41″W / 39.00833°N 75.57806°W. This means it's in the central part of Delaware.
The United States Census Bureau says that Felton covers an area of about 0.6 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Felton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 437 | — | |
| 1880 | 383 | −12.4% | |
| 1890 | 403 | 5.2% | |
| 1900 | 400 | −0.7% | |
| 1910 | 451 | 12.8% | |
| 1920 | 771 | 71.0% | |
| 1930 | 463 | −39.9% | |
| 1940 | 442 | −4.5% | |
| 1950 | 453 | 2.5% | |
| 1960 | 423 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 495 | 17.0% | |
| 1980 | 547 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 683 | 24.9% | |
| 2000 | 784 | 14.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,298 | 65.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,568 | 20.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 784 people living in Felton. These people lived in 297 households. About 217 of these households were families. The population density was about 1,268 people per square mile (489 people per square kilometer).
About 42% of households had children under 18 years old. The average household had 2.63 people. The average family had 3.04 people.
The median age in Felton was 33 years old. About 29% of the population was under 18. About 37% were between 25 and 44 years old.
Education in Felton
Students in Felton attend public schools that are part of the Lake Forest School District. This district serves several towns in the area.
The schools in Felton include Lake Forest High School. There are also two elementary schools: Lake Forest North for grades K-3, and Lake Forest Central for grades 4-5. Other schools in the district are located in nearby Harrington and Frederica.
Infrastructure in Felton
Transportation in Felton
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U.S. Route 13 is a major road that goes through Felton. It runs north towards Dover and south towards Harrington. Delaware Route 12 also passes through Felton. It goes west towards Greensboro, Maryland and east towards Frederica.
You can also get around Felton using buses. DART First State provides bus service on Route 117. This route connects Felton to Camden and other bus routes in the Dover area. A train line, the Delmarva Subdivision, also runs through Felton.
Utilities in Felton
Different companies provide important services to the town. Delmarva Power supplies electricity to homes and businesses in Felton. Chesapeake Utilities provides natural gas.
The Felton Water Department makes sure that 550 homes, many businesses, and three schools have clean water. For trash and recycling, Waste Management collects it for the town.
Notable People from Felton
- M. Evelyn Killen (1871-1951), was a president of the Felton W.C.T.U. and later the Delaware State W.C.T.U.
See also
In Spanish: Felton (Delaware) para niños
