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Stanton, Delaware
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 Stanton, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Stanton, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19804
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 214687 |
Stanton is a small community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It's not officially a city or town, but a community without its own local government. It is located where the Red Clay and White Clay Creeks meet. This area is in the southern part of a larger region called Mill Creek Hundred.
For the 1990 U.S. Census, Stanton was counted as a specific place. This helped gather information about the people living there.
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A Look Back: Stanton's History
Before European settlers arrived, Native American people often visited the area around Stanton. An ancient site, known as the Clyde Farm site, shows that Paleo-Indians (very early people in North America) lived southwest of the community.
Stanton is found near the Piedmont fall line. This is a natural boundary where harder, older rocks meet softer, younger rocks. It's also along the banks of the Red Clay Creek. The first settlers came here around 1679, making it the very first settlement in Mill Creek Hundred. Many small watermills used the power of the water in the area. A farm road from Chester County, Pennsylvania also ended right on the banks of Red Clay Creek.
The village got its name from Stephen Stanton. He was an important landowner in the community.
In August 1777, during the American Revolutionary War, George Washington built defenses in the area. He expected to face British troops who had recently landed nearby. Washington and his officers held an important meeting at the Hale-Byrnes House. However, the battle did not happen there. The British General Howe moved his army north towards Pennsylvania instead.
St. James Church was built in 1720. The first public school in the area opened near this church in 1808.
The Kiamensi Woolen Mills operated along the Red Clay Creek. They had several locations in the area. These mills made blankets and other materials for the Union Army during the American Civil War. They continued to operate until the early 1900s.
Today, two important historical places in Stanton are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Hale-Byrnes House and St. James Episcopal Church.
Learning in Stanton: Education
Stanton is part of the Red Clay Consolidated School District. This district provides public education for students. Young students, from kindergarten to 5th grade, attend either Forest Oak Elementary School or Anna P. Mote Elementary School.
Students in grades 6 through 8 go to Stanton Middle School. For high school, students in grades 9 through 12 attend John Dickinson High School. The Red Clay Consolidated School District also runs The Central School, which offers a different kind of education for grades 6 to 12. James H. Groves Adult Education is also in Stanton. Both of these are in the same building that used to be the Stanton Central Elementary School.
Stanton is also home to a campus of Delaware Technical Community College. This college offers higher education and training programs.
Getting Around: Transportation
Stanton is a busy place for roads. Two main roads, Delaware Route 4 (Ogletown Stanton Road) and Delaware Route 7 (Limestone Road), meet in Stanton. They then separate southwest of the community. DE 4 goes east towards Wilmington and west towards Newark. DE 7 goes north to Pike Creek and south to Christiana. From Christiana, you can easily get onto Interstate 95 and Delaware Route 1.
DART First State helps people travel by public transport. They have a train station called Churchmans Crossing station (also known as Fairplay Station). This station is near the south entrance of Delaware Park Racetrack. Fairplay Station is a stop on SEPTA's Wilmington/Newark Line train service. This train can take you to Newark, Wilmington, Claymont, and even Philadelphia. DART First State also offers bus service in Stanton on Route 5. This bus route connects downtown Wilmington, Newport, Stanton, the Delaware Park Racetrack, and the Christiana Mall.
Fun in Stanton: Recreation
Delaware Park Racetrack is a popular spot in Stanton. It first opened in 1937 for thoroughbred horse racing. This is where people watch and bet on horse races.
Over the years, the facility has added more entertainment. In 1995, they installed video lottery machines, which are like slot machines. Later, in 2009, they expanded to include table games and sports betting.
Famous People from Stanton
- L. Heisler Ball (1861–1932): He was a doctor and later served as a United States Senator. A Senator is a person elected to represent their state in the U.S. Congress.
- Joseph Hill Sinex (1819-1892): He was a representative in the Pennsylvania State government. He also served as an officer for the Union Army during the American Civil War.
