List of hundreds of Delaware facts for kids

Hundreds are old-fashioned ways that counties in Delaware are divided. Think of them like smaller areas within a county, similar to "townships" you might find in other states. Long ago, these "hundreds" were important for choosing who would represent people in the Delaware General Assembly, which is like Delaware's state government.

Even today, the names of these hundreds still show up on important papers when people buy or sell land. However, they don't really have a big purpose anymore, except for a few special rules about renting homes in certain areas like Broadkill Hundred or Indian River Hundred. The idea of "hundreds" comes from a long time ago when Delaware and Maryland were colonies ruled by Great Britain. While Delaware is the only state that still uses the name "hundreds," many place names in both states remind us of those British colonial days.

New Castle County's Hundreds

New Castle County is the northernmost county in Delaware. Here are the "hundreds" found within it:

Kent County's Hundreds

Kent County is in the middle of Delaware. Here are its "hundreds":

• St. Jones Hundred was first created in 1682.
• It was later renamed Dover Hundred in 1823.
• Then, in 1859, Dover Hundred was split into two new hundreds: East Dover Hundred and West Dover Hundred.
• Similarly, Murderkill Hundred was created in 1682.
• In 1855, it was divided into North Murderkill Hundred and South Murderkill Hundred.

Sussex County's Hundreds

Sussex County is the southernmost county in Delaware. Here are its "hundreds":

See also

• List of counties in Delaware