Delaware County, Administrative county in Philadelphia Region, United States.
Description
Delaware County is a home rule county in the Philadelphia region of Pennsylvania and covers 49 separate municipalities spread across roughly 476 square kilometers (184 square miles). The county seat is in Media, where administrative offices and courthouses are based.
History
The area was separated from Chester County in 1789 after Swedish, Dutch, and English settlers established communities here during the 17th century. Industrial growth during the 19th century transformed the landscape with factories and shipyards along the waterways.
Culture
Several historic town centers preserve buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries that still shape how neighborhoods appear today. Public libraries and parks serve as meeting spots where locals gather, while smaller theaters host performances for community audiences throughout the year.
Practical
The county administration offers online services for voter registration, health information, and contacts for municipal offices. Visitors can find resources on the official website for permits, property tax inquiries, and other public services.
Did you know?
The lowest point in the entire state of Pennsylvania sits on the Delaware River at Marcus Hook, roughly 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. This spot marks the transition between river and tidal estuary, where the water begins to feel the influence of the ocean tides.
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Overbrook High School
15.4 km
Merion Golf Club
11.7 km
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
21.4 kmFort Mifflin
16.7 km
General Wayne Inn
16 km
Commodore Barry Bridge
10.9 km
Crozer Theological Seminary
7.5 km
Ebright Azimuth
13.8 km
Tower Theatre
12.9 km
C. A. Nothnagle Log House
16.1 km
Mann Center for the Performing Arts
16.7 km
Bartram's Garden
16.1 km
West Laurel Hill Cemetery
18.4 km
John Bartram High School
14.2 km
Chanticleer Garden
12.4 km
Chanticleer Garden
12.4 km
Ridley Creek State Park
5.8 km
Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum
14.8 km
Church of the Good Shepherd
13.3 km
Brandywine Battlefield
15.8 km
Japanese House and Garden
17.4 km
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
17.4 km
Brandywine Museum of Art
17.4 km
Suntop Homes
12.8 km
Church Farm School
20.7 km
Belmont Mansion
17.8 km
Baldwin School
13.7 km
Brandywine Creek State Park
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