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Hearns Crossroads, Delaware
Hearns Crossroads, Delaware is located in Delaware
Hearns Crossroads, Delaware
Hearns Crossroads, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Hearns Crossroads, Delaware is located in the United States
Hearns Crossroads, Delaware
Hearns Crossroads, Delaware
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Delaware
County Sussex
Elevation
33 ft (10 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 302
GNIS feature ID 216110

Hearns Crossroads is a small place in Sussex County, Delaware, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government. You can find Hearns Crossroads southeast of a town called Laurel.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live that doesn't have its own separate government. It's different from a city or town, which usually has a mayor and a city council. For example, cities have their own police and fire departments.

How These Communities Are Governed

Instead, the county government takes care of services for unincorporated communities. This includes things like roads, police, and schools. Residents in these areas still pay taxes to the county. They also follow the rules set by the county.

Where is Hearns Crossroads Located?

Hearns Crossroads is found in the southern part of Delaware. It's in Sussex County, which is the largest county in Delaware. The area is mostly rural, meaning it has a lot of open land and farms.

Nearby Places

The community is situated near the town of Laurel. Laurel is a larger town that offers more services and shops. Being close to Laurel means residents of Hearns Crossroads can easily access what they need.

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