Counties in Delaware

Hoornkill District was created in 1664 and divided into Deale County and St. Jones County in 1680.
St. Jones County was renamed Kent County in 1682.
Deale County was renamed Sussex County in 1682. The County Seat of Sussex County was at Lewes until 1791. Originally, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count (in Great Britain, an earl, though the original earldoms covered larger areas) by reason of that office. ... State nickname: The First State Other U.S. States Capital Dover Largest city Wilmington Governor Ruth Ann Minner Official languages None Area 6,452 km² (49th)  - Land 5,068 km²  - Water 1,387 km² (21. ... Kent County is a county located in the central part of the state of Delaware. ... Location in Delaware Founded  -Incorporated 1683 1717  County Kent County Mayor Stephen R. Speed Area  - Total  - Water 58. ... Kent is a county in England, south-east of London. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... Motto: A Place To Be Somebody Location in Delaware Founded  -Incorporated 1638, 1832 {{{incorporated}}}  County New Castle County Mayor James M. Baker (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 44. ... New Castle is a city located in New Castle County, Delaware. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Events First Portuguese governor was appointed to Macau The Swedish city Karlskrona was founded as the Royal Swedish Navy relocated there. ... Seal of the Town of Georgetown Georgetown is a town located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Sussex is a traditional county in southern England, divided for administrative purposes into West Sussex and East Sussex and the city of Brighton and Hove. ... State nickname: The First State Other U.S. States Capital Dover Largest city Wilmington Governor Ruth Ann Minner Official languages None Area 6,452 km² (49th)  - Land 5,068 km²  - Water 1,387 km² (21. ... Events March 12 - New Jersey becomes a colony of England. ... Events First Portuguese governor was appointed to Macau The Swedish city Karlskrona was founded as the Royal Swedish Navy relocated there. ... Kent County is a county located in the central part of the state of Delaware. ... Events March 11 – Chelsea hospital for soldiers is founded in England May 6 - Louis XIV of France moves his court to Versailles. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Events March 11 – Chelsea hospital for soldiers is founded in England May 6 - Louis XIV of France moves his court to Versailles. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Seal of the City of Lewes Lewes (pronounced LOO-is) is an incorporated city located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... 1791 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

Hundreds in New Castle County

A hundred is an administrative division which historically was used to divide a larger region into smaller geographical units. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... Townsend is a town located in New Castle County, Delaware. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... Bellefonte is a town located in New Castle County, Delaware. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... Elsmere is a town located in New Castle County, Delaware. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... Hockessin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in New Castle County, Delaware. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... New Castle is a city located in New Castle County, Delaware. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... Glasgow is an unincorporated community and census-designated place located in New Castle County, Delaware. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... Delaware City is a city located in New Castle County, Delaware. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... Middletown is a town located in New Castle County, Delaware. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... Main Street is the commercial heart of Newark. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ... Motto: A Place To Be Somebody Location in Delaware Founded  -Incorporated 1638, 1832 {{{incorporated}}}  County New Castle County Mayor James M. Baker (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 44. ... New Castle County is the northern-most county of the three counties in the state of Delaware. ...

Hundreds in Kent County

St. Jones Hundred was created in 1682 and was renamed Dover Hundred in 1823.
Dover Hundred was divided into East Dover Hundred and West Dover Hundred in 1859.
Murderkill Hundred was created in 1682 and was divided into North Murderkill Hundred and South Murderkill Hundred in 1855. A hundred is an administrative division which historically was used to divide a larger region into smaller geographical units. ... Kent County is a county located in the central part of the state of Delaware. ... Smyrna is a town located in Kent County, Delaware and in New Castle County, Delaware. ... Kent County is a county located in the central part of the state of Delaware. ... Location in Delaware Founded  -Incorporated 1683 1717  County Kent County Mayor Stephen R. Speed Area  - Total  - Water 58. ... Kent County is a county located in the central part of the state of Delaware. ... Kenton is a town located in Kent County, Delaware. ... Kent County is a county located in the central part of the state of Delaware. ... Leipsic is a town located in Kent County, Delaware. ... Kent County is a county located in the central part of the state of Delaware. ... Milford is a city located in Kent County, Delaware. ... Kent County is a county located in the central part of the state of Delaware. ... Harrington is a city located in Kent County, Delaware. ... Kent County is a county located in the central part of the state of Delaware. ... Camden is a town located in Kent County, Delaware. ... Kent County is a county located in the central part of the state of Delaware. ... Felton is a town located in Kent County, Delaware. ... Kent County is a county located in the central part of the state of Delaware. ... Hartly is a town located in Kent County, Delaware. ... Kent County is a county located in the central part of the state of Delaware. ... Events March 11 – Chelsea hospital for soldiers is founded in England May 6 - Louis XIV of France moves his court to Versailles. ... 1823 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1859 is a common year starting on Saturday. ... Events March 11 – Chelsea hospital for soldiers is founded in England May 6 - Louis XIV of France moves his court to Versailles. ... 1855 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ...

Hundreds in Sussex County

A hundred is an administrative division which historically was used to divide a larger region into smaller geographical units. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Worcester County (pronounced WOO-ster) is the easternmost county located in the state of Maryland. ... State nickname: Old Line State; Free State Other U.S. States Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Governor Robert L. Ehrlich (R) Official languages English Area 32,160 km² (42nd)  - Land 25,338 km²  - Water 6,968 km² (21%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,296,486 (19th)  - Density 165 /km² (5th) Admission... Millville is a town located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Somerset County is the southernmost county in the state of Maryland, located in the eastern part of the state. ... State nickname: Old Line State; Free State Other U.S. States Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Governor Robert L. Ehrlich (R) Official languages English Area 32,160 km² (42nd)  - Land 25,338 km²  - Water 6,968 km² (21%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,296,486 (19th)  - Density 165 /km² (5th) Admission... Bethel is a town located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Milton is a town located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Milford is a city located in Kent County, Delaware. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Worcester County (pronounced WOO-ster) is the easternmost county located in the state of Maryland. ... State nickname: Old Line State; Free State Other U.S. States Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Governor Robert L. Ehrlich (R) Official languages English Area 32,160 km² (42nd)  - Land 25,338 km²  - Water 6,968 km² (21%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,296,486 (19th)  - Density 165 /km² (5th) Admission... Millsboro is a town located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Seal of the Town of Georgetown Georgetown is a town located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Seal of the City of Lewes Lewes (pronounced LOO-is) is an incorporated city located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Somerset County is the southernmost county in the state of Maryland, located in the eastern part of the state. ... State nickname: Old Line State; Free State Other U.S. States Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Governor Robert L. Ehrlich (R) Official languages English Area 32,160 km² (42nd)  - Land 25,338 km²  - Water 6,968 km² (21%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,296,486 (19th)  - Density 165 /km² (5th) Admission... Laurel is a town located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Somerset County is the southernmost county in the state of Maryland, located in the eastern part of the state. ... State nickname: Old Line State; Free State Other U.S. States Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Governor Robert L. Ehrlich (R) Official languages English Area 32,160 km² (42nd)  - Land 25,338 km²  - Water 6,968 km² (21%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,296,486 (19th)  - Density 165 /km² (5th) Admission... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Dorchester County is a county located in the state of Maryland. ... State nickname: Old Line State; Free State Other U.S. States Capital Annapolis Largest city Baltimore Governor Robert L. Ehrlich (R) Official languages English Area 32,160 km² (42nd)  - Land 25,338 km²  - Water 6,968 km² (21%) Population (2000)  - Population 5,296,486 (19th)  - Density 165 /km² (5th) Admission... Bridgeville is a town located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ... Seaford is a city located in Sussex County, Delaware. ... Sussex County is a county located in the southern part of the state of Delaware. ...

References

• The University of Delaware Library (2001). The Hundreds of Delaware. Retrieved August 17, 2005.

• The Delaware Genealogical research Guide (1997). Delaware Counties and Hundreds. Retrieved August 17, 2005.

• The Historical Society of Delaware. Delaware Counties. Retrieved August 17, 2005.

• The Historical Society of Delaware. Delaware's Hundreds. Retrieved August 17, 2005.