Greenwood, Delaware facts for kids
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Greenwood, Delaware
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Location of Greenwood in Sussex County, Delaware.
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 Greenwood, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Greenwood, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Delaware |
| County |  Sussex |
| Founded | 1856 |
| Incorporated | March 9, 1901 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.79 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.79 sq mi (2.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 990 |
| • Density | 1,246.85/sq mi (481.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19950
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-31560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 214035 |
Greenwood is a small town located in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. In 2020, about 990 people lived there. It is part of the larger Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Greenwood
Important Places and Records
The Richards Historic District is a special area in Greenwood. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This means it has important buildings and history that are protected.
Greenwood also holds a state record for snow! On February 7, 2010, after a big snowstorm, 28 inches of snow were measured near the town. This was the most snow ever recorded in Delaware from a single storm.
Where is Greenwood Located?
Greenwood is found at coordinates 38°48′25″N 75°35′29″W. The town covers a total area of about 0.79 square miles (2.06 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Getting Around Greenwood
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Most people travel by road in Greenwood. U.S. Route 13, also known as Sussex Highway, is the main road. It helps people travel north and south. Other important roads, Delaware Route 16 and Delaware Route 36, also go through the town on Market Street.
A train line, called the Delmarva Subdivision, also runs through Greenwood. This line is part of the Delmarva Central Railroad.
Population Changes in Greenwood
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| 1880 | 109 | — | |
| 1890 | 254 | 133.0% | |
| 1910 | 362 | — | |
| 1920 | 500 | 38.1% | |
| 1930 | 527 | 5.4% | |
| 1940 | 573 | 8.7% | |
| 1950 | 746 | 30.2% | |
| 1960 | 768 | 2.9% | |
| 1970 | 654 | −14.8% | |
| 1980 | 578 | −11.6% | |
| 1990 | 578 | 0.0% | |
| 2000 | 837 | 44.8% | |
| 2010 | 973 | 16.2% | |
| 2020 | 990 | 1.7% | |
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Greenwood's population has changed a lot over the years. In 1880, only 109 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 990. This shows that more people have chosen to live in Greenwood over time.
In 2000, there were 837 people living in Greenwood. About 38% of the homes had children under 18. The average age of people in Greenwood was about 30 years old.
Education in Greenwood
Students in Greenwood attend schools in the Woodbridge School District. The local high school for students in Greenwood is Woodbridge High School.
Famous People from Greenwood
Greenwood has been home to some notable people:
- Simeon S. Pennewill: He was a politician who served as the Governor of Delaware from 1909 to 1913.
- Earle D. Willey: Another politician, he was a US Congressman from 1943 to 1945.
- Hugh M. Morris: He was a lawyer and a US District Court Judge.
- Mary Rawlinson Creason: She was an honored aviator, meaning she was a respected pilot.
Images for kids
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Public library
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Former train station
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Former fire station
See also
In Spanish: Greenwood (Delaware) para niños
