Webster Farm, Delaware facts for kids
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Webster Farm, Delaware
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 Webster Farm, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Webster Farm, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 217109 |
Webster Farm is a neighborhood in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's a group of homes that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county. This community was started in 1958 and has 117 houses.
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Where is Webster Farm Located?
Webster Farm is found southwest of where Delaware Route 3 and Wilson Road meet. It's also northeast of the city of Wilmington. You can enter the community from Wilson Road or Marsh Road. Other neighborhoods like Mayfield and Lynnfield are right next to Webster Farm.
The History of Webster Farm
How Webster Farm Began
Before houses were built, the land where Webster Farm now stands was an apple orchard. The Malin & Skura company, owned by Joseph J. Malin and Gabriel Santillo, started building homes here in 1958. They first planned to build 100 homes.
The very first houses were ready for people to see on October 26, 1958. A local newspaper, Journal–Every Evening, wrote about them. They said the first three homes were "custom grade" and built in a traditional colonial style. These homes were either one-and-a-half or two stories tall.
Growing the Community
The first homes were named "The Webster" and were built between 1958 and 1960. The people living there formed a group called a civic association in 1960. This group helps neighbors work together on community matters.
By 1961, the 38th house, a Cape Cod style home, was finished. After four years of building, about 40 homes were completed. The plan for the community grew to include 115 houses. A few years later, the entire community was finished, with a total of 117 houses.
