Meadowbrook, Delaware facts for kids
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Meadowbrook, Delaware
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 Meadowbrook, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Meadowbrook, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 217179 |
Meadowbrook is a small place in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, the larger county government manages services for Meadowbrook.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They don't have their own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government provides services like police, fire protection, and road maintenance. These communities often grow outside of established city limits.
Where is Meadowbrook Located?
Meadowbrook is found in the northern part of Delaware. It sits along North Star Road. You can find it just north of Delaware Route 72. It is also north of an area called Pike Creek Valley. To its south is the community of North Star. This helps people find Meadowbrook on a map.
