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Gwinhurst, Delaware
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 Gwinhurst, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Gwinhurst, 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 | 216851 |
Gwinhurst is a small community located in New Castle County, Delaware, in the United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county. Gwinhurst is part of a larger metropolitan area that includes the cities of Philadelphia, Camden, and Wilmington.
Where is Gwinhurst Located?
Gwinhurst is found about five miles northeast of the city of Wilmington. It sits between two other communities, Claymont and the town of Bellefonte.
A small stream called Perkins Run, which flows into the Delaware River, is at the northern edge of Gwinhurst. The community also shares its borders with Holly Oak and other nearby neighborhoods like Silverside Heights and Hillendale. Most public services for Gwinhurst are provided by New Castle County. Students living in Gwinhurst attend schools within the Brandywine School District.
A Brief History of Gwinhurst
The plans for Gwinhurst first began in 1919. Soon after, the very first buildings constructed were six bungalow-style houses. These homes were built to attract buyers.
At first, the pieces of land, called lots, in Gwinhurst were quite small, measuring 20 by 100 feet. However, rules set by the seller required that any house built had to have at least 40 feet of frontage. This meant that people who wanted to build a home usually had to buy at least two lots.
By 1940, as the community grew, homes in Gwinhurst were advertised as being affordable. Buyers could even get special loans called Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance loans to help them purchase a house.
As of 2012, there were 432 homes in the Gwinhurst community. At that time, about 1,200 people lived there.
