McClellandville, Delaware facts for kids
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McClellandville, Delaware
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 McClellandville, Delaware
Location in Delaware
McClellandville, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 214287 |
McClellandville is a small place in Delaware, a state in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the larger New Castle County. You can find McClellandville in New Castle County, near the city of Newark. It's located where two roads meet: Delaware Route 896 and Wedgewood Road.
History
McClellandville has a history that goes back many years.
How it Started
This community got its name from an early settler named William McClelland. He was one of the first people to live and build there.
In 1853, a post office was opened in McClellandville. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. It was an important part of the community for many years, helping people connect with others. The post office stayed open until 1908.
Historic Places
McClellandville is home to two special buildings that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is an official list kept by the United States government. It includes places that are important because of their history, architecture, or what happened there.
The two places in McClellandville on this list are:
- The Samuel Lindsey House
- The Wesley M.E. Church
These buildings help us remember the past and learn about how people lived in McClellandville a long time ago.
