Whaleys Corners, Delaware facts for kids
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Whaleys Corners, Delaware
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 Whaleys Corners, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Whaleys Corners, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 216246 |
Whaleys Corners is a small, quiet place in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town would.
Exploring Whaleys Corners
Whaleys Corners is located in the southern part of Delaware. It's found southwest of a larger town called Georgetown. You can find this community right along U.S. Route 9, which is an important road in the area.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
Imagine a neighborhood that isn't officially a town or city. That's what an unincorporated community is! People live there, but they get their services. Things like police, fire protection, and road maintenance come from the larger county government. They don't have their own local mayor or town council.
Facts About the Area
Whaleys Corners is about 49 feet (which is around 15 meters) above sea level. This area uses the Eastern Time Zone. Its phone area code is 302.
