Pennyhill, Delaware facts for kids
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Pennyhill, Delaware
Penny Hill
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Country | United States |
State | Delaware |
County | New Castle |
Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Area code(s) | 302 |
GNIS feature ID | 214436 |
Pennyhill (sometimes called Penny Hill) is a small, interesting place in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It's not a city or a town with its own local government. Instead, it's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood or area that is part of a larger county, rather than having its own mayor or city council.
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Where is Pennyhill?
Pennyhill is located in the northern part of Delaware. You can find it northeast of a bigger city called Wilmington. It's also situated near some important roads.
Roads and Location
- Pennyhill is north of U.S. Route 13 Business. This road helps people travel through the area.
- It is also west of Delaware Route 3. These roads make it easy to get to and from Pennyhill.
What's in Pennyhill?
Even though Pennyhill is an unincorporated community, it still has important services.
Local Services
- One key service in Pennyhill is Delaware State Police Troop 1. This is a police station that helps keep the community safe.
Another Name for Pennyhill
Sometimes, Pennyhill is known by a different name.
Ridgewood Area
- Many people know Pennyhill as Ridgewood. This name often refers to specific streets within the community, like Ridgewood Circle and the nearby Lynn streets. So, if you hear someone mention Ridgewood, they might be talking about Pennyhill!
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