Sharpley, Delaware facts for kids
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Sharpley, Delaware
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 Sharpley, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Sharpley, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 217104 |
Sharpley is a small community in New Castle County, Delaware, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Sharpley is located in an area known as the Brandywine Hundred.
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Where is Sharpley Located?
Sharpley is found west of U.S. Route 202, which is a major road. It's about 0.4 miles north of the city of Wilmington.
Neighboring Communities
Sharpley is nestled between other communities. These include Rockland and Talleyville. It also sits right next to Woodbrook, Tavistock, and Edenridge.
Local Waterways
Two small streams, called Husbands Run and its branch Willow Run, actually start in the Sharpley neighborhood.
A Brief History of Sharpley
The name "Sharpley" comes from a farmer who lived in this area a very long time ago. Records show this name was first used in 1691.
How Sharpley Was Developed
Sharpley, along with its nearby communities like Woodbrook, Edenridge, and Tavistock, was built by a group called Woodlawn Trustees. They started developing the area in the 1950s. Construction and growth continued through the 1970s, creating the neighborhoods you see today.
Notable People from Sharpley
- Gregory Lavelle was a politician who lived in Sharpley. He was a Republican member of the Delaware General Assembly from 2001 to 2019. The Delaware General Assembly is like the state's parliament, where laws are made for Delaware.
