Oakwood Hills, Delaware facts for kids
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Oakwood Hills, Delaware
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 216807 |
Oakwood Hills is a small place in New Castle County, Delaware, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, it's managed by the larger county government.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a place where people live close together, but it's not officially a city or town. It doesn't have its own mayor or city council. Instead, the county government takes care of services like roads, police, and fire protection. Oakwood Hills is one such community in Delaware.
Where is Oakwood Hills Located?
Oakwood Hills is found in the northern part of Delaware. It is in New Castle County. You can find it west of where Delaware Route 41 and McKennans Church Road meet. It's also located southeast of a larger town called Hockessin. This makes it easy to find on a map of the area.
