Woodland Beach, Delaware facts for kids
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Woodland Beach, Delaware
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Beach and pier at Woodland Beach
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 Woodland Beach, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Woodland Beach, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 302 |
| GNIS feature ID | 216417 |
Woodland Beach is a small, unincorporated community located in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It sits right along the beautiful Delaware Bay, just east of the town of Smyrna. You can reach it by following Delaware Route 6 all the way to its end. This area is also home to the Woodland Beach Wildlife Area, a special place for nature lovers.
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A Look Back at Woodland Beach's Past
In the 1880s, Woodland Beach was a very popular vacation spot! People would travel there by train on the Kent County and Delaware Bay Railroad or by daily steamboats from a company called the Delaware City, Salem, and Philadelphia Steamboat Company. It was the last stop for both the train and the boats, making it a busy hub.
What Made Woodland Beach a Popular Resort?
Visitors to Woodland Beach had many fun things to do. There was a big hotel called the Woodland Park Hotel. They also had a two-story building called a pavilion. This pavilion offered live music, a place to eat, and a special glass room on top where you could look out at the views. You could also play games like billiards, shuffleboards, and archery.
The area also had a lovely forest park with tables, chairs, and swings for relaxing. If you loved the outdoors, you could go fishing, swimming, and even hunting. It was a perfect place for a summer getaway!
The Thomas Sutton House
A historic building called the Thomas Sutton House is located in Woodland Beach. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This means it's an important building that helps tell the story of the area's history.
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Beach and pier at Woodland Beach
