McDonalds Crossroads, Delaware facts for kids
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McDonalds Crossroads, Delaware
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 McDonalds Crossroads, Delaware
Location in Delaware
McDonalds Crossroads, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 216149 |
McDonalds Crossroads is a small place in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that are not officially part of a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county government.
Discovering McDonalds Crossroads
McDonalds Crossroads is located in the southern part of Delaware. It sits southwest of a larger town called Georgetown. This area is mostly rural, meaning it has lots of open land and fewer big buildings.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together, but they do not have their own local government. They do not have a mayor or a city council. Instead, the county government takes care of things like roads and public services.
- It is different from a city or town.
- The county provides services for residents.
- People still form a community there.
Location in Sussex County
Sussex County is the largest county in Delaware. It is known for its beautiful beaches and farmland. McDonalds Crossroads is just one of many small communities found throughout this county. It is a quiet spot in a busy state.
