Georgetown, Administrative district in Delaware, United States.
Georgetown is an administrative town in Sussex County centered on the Circle, its central plaza with eight radiating streets and the historic Sussex County Courthouse at its heart. The downtown area blends residential neighborhoods with public buildings and commercial spaces, particularly near the intersection of Market and Bedford Streets.
The town was established in 1791 when Delaware legislators selected it as the county seat due to its central location within Sussex County. This strategic positioning shaped its development as a local administrative hub and regional focal point.
The Return Day festival takes place every two years after Election Day, where election results are read and political opponents symbolically bury the hatchet together. This tradition runs deep in local identity and draws visitors who want to witness this unique form of political reconciliation.
The town is best explored on foot, especially around the Circle where most public buildings and shops are concentrated. The Georgetown Public Library on Pine Street offers resources and programs that can help visitors learn more about the area.
The Circle itself is an unusual example of urban planning with eight streets radiating like spokes from a central point, giving the town a striking geometric structure. This radial layout is rare in American small towns and shapes how visitors navigate and experience the downtown core in a distinctly different way.
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