Mayfield, Delaware facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mayfield, Delaware
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Intersection of Wilson Road and Walton Road in Mayfield
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 Mayfield, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Mayfield, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 217124 |
Mayfield is a suburban community located in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is considered an unincorporated area, meaning it's a community that doesn't have its own local government but is part of a larger county. Mayfield is well-known as the place where Joe Biden lived during his teenage years, before he became the 46th President of the United States.
Where is Mayfield Located?
Mayfield is found in the state of Delaware. It is about 4.5 miles (7.2 kilometers) northeast of the city of Wilmington. You can find it southwest of where Delaware Route 3 and Wilson Road meet. This area is part of a larger region called the Brandywine Hundred.
Mayfield's History and Growth
Mayfield began to be developed in the 1950s. At that time, it quickly grew into a popular place for middle-class families to live. Many of the parents living there worked in jobs like accounting, law, or chemistry.
Joe Biden's Teenage Home in Mayfield
Mayfield holds a special place in the history of U.S. politician Joe Biden. He moved to Mayfield with his family in 1955 when he was 13 years old. They lived in a typical split-level house on Wilson Road.
In his book, Promises to Keep, Joe Biden described Mayfield. He wrote that the houses in his neighborhood had been built just a few years earlier on what used to be a flat farm field with no trees. This meant there was no shade anywhere. He remembered the streets were smooth and narrow, perfect for bike races and games like whiffle ball. He also noted that everything in Mayfield felt very organized and uniform, with houses and streets laid out in neat right angles.
