Woodbrook, Delaware facts for kids
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Woodbrook, Delaware
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Woodbrook Civic Association
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 Woodbrook, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Woodbrook, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
19803
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 217094 |
Woodbrook is a community located in New Castle County, Delaware. It is a suburban area, meaning it's a residential neighborhood often found near a larger city.
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Where is Woodbrook Located?
Woodbrook is about three miles north of the city of Wilmington. It is part of a larger area called Brandywine Hundred in New Castle County.
Nearby Landmarks and Roads
The community is west of Concord Pike, which is also known as U.S. Route 202. It is east of Brandywine Creek State Park, a large park with trails and natural areas. Woodbrook is also right next to the DuPont Country Club. You can enter Woodbrook from roads like Rockland Road, Blackgates Road, and Sharpley Road.
Waterways and Historic Sites
Two small streams, Husbands Run and its branch Willow Run, flow through the neighborhood. Many historic sites related to the DuPont company are also found nearby.
The William Young House
A historic building called the William Young House is located within Woodbrook. The land for this important monument was specifically set aside in 1959 when the area was being developed.
The History of Woodbrook
Woodbrook was carefully planned out as early as 1948. It was designed to be a special community with 215 single-family homes.
How Woodbrook Was Developed
Development of Woodbrook began in 1952. It was built by Woodlawn Trustees, an organization started by a person named William Poole Bancroft. His goal was to protect open land near the Brandywine River and to help provide homes that people could afford. Other nearby communities like Sharpley, Edenridge, and Tavistock were also developed by Woodlawn Trustees.
The Woodbrook Civic Association
The Woodbrook Civic Association was created on January 25, 1962. This group helps to manage and improve the community for its residents.
Notable People from Woodbrook
- Laura Sturgeon: She is a politician who has lived in the Woodbrook area. Politicians are people who work in government to make decisions for the community.
