Naamans Gardens, Delaware facts for kids
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Naamans Gardens, Delaware
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 Naamans Gardens, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Naamans Gardens, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 400 ft (100 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 217123 |
Naamans Gardens is a small community located in New Castle County, Delaware, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. Instead, it is governed by the larger county.
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Where is Naamans Gardens?
Naamans Gardens is found in the northeastern part of Delaware. It is situated south of Delaware Route 92. You can find it between Grubb Road and Delaware Route 261. This community is located northeast of the larger city of Wilmington.
What Does 'Unincorporated' Mean?
An unincorporated community like Naamans Gardens is a group of homes or businesses that are not part of an official city or town. They are still part of a larger county. The county government provides services like police, fire, and roads. This is different from a city, which has its own mayor and city council.
Geography and Surroundings
Naamans Gardens is located in a part of Delaware that is fairly flat. The elevation of the area is about 400 feet above sea level. This community is part of the wider landscape of New Castle County.
Interesting Facts
The name "Naamans" has Native American origins. Many places in Delaware have names that come from the original inhabitants of the land. The area code for phones in Naamans Gardens is 302.
