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Lewes, Delaware

Lewes is an incorporated city in eastern Sussex County, Delaware, on the Delmarva Peninsula. According to the 2010 census, the population is 2,747, a decrease of 6.3% from 2000. The city is part of the rapidly growing Delaware Beaches area and lies within the Seaford Micropolitan Statistical Area. Lewes proudly claims to be "The First Town in The First State."

Located at 38.7758, -75.1422 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Lewes, Delaware, Cities in Delaware, Populated places in Sussex County, Delaware, Populated places established in 1631

Cape Henlopen High School

Cape Henlopen High School is a public high school in Lewes, Sussex County, Delaware, USA. The school is part of the Cape Henlopen School District and is located between Savannah Road and King's Highway. Cape Henlopen's school colors are bright gold and Columbia blue. Their mascot is Thor the Viking. There are 1,222 students currently enrolled at the high school as of 2009-2010 data.

Located at 38.7567, -75.1498 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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High schools in Sussex County, Delaware, Public high schools in Delaware

Zwaanendael Colony

Zwaanendael or Swaanendael was a short lived Dutch colonial settlement in Delaware. It was built in 1631. The name is archaic Dutch for "swan valley. " The site of the settlement later became the town of Lewes, Delaware.

Located at 38.775, -75.1394 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Dutch-American culture in Delaware, Populated places in Delaware, New Netherland, Lewes, Delaware, Massacres by Native Americans, Former populated places in Delaware, 1631 establishments

Georgetown Hundred

Georgetown Hundred is a hundred in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. Georgetown Hundred was formed in 1863 from Broadkill Hundred. Its primary community is Georgetown.

Located at 38.7736, -75.139 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Hundreds in Sussex County, Delaware

Nassau Valley Vineyards

Nassau Valley Vineyards was the first winery in the state of Delaware in the United States, and is currently the largest in the state. When jazz singer Peggy Raley decided to open a winery in Delaware, she first had to get the local state legislature to pass a law allowing wineries in the state. By 1991 she drafted the necessary legislation, and she obtained a license and opened the vineyard in 1993.

Located at 38.747, -75.19 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Delaware wineries, Sussex County, Delaware, Visitor attractions in Sussex County, Delaware

Carpenters Corner, Delaware

Carpenters Corner, Delaware is a village 2 miles south of Lewes and 4 miles northwest of Rehoboth Beach in Sussex County, at 38º44'30", 75º09'00".

Located at 38.7425, -75.1503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Unincorporated communities in Sussex County, Delaware

Ryves Holt House

Ryves Holt House (1665) is purportedly the oldest surviving house in the U.S. state of Delaware. It is located at 218 Second Street in Lewes, Delaware. The building, which has been dated to 1665 using dendrochronology, served as one of the earliest inns in the region. It was run for a time by Philip Russell, who was "recorded as a cupbearer to William Penn". After coming to "Port Lewes" in 1721, Ryves Holt, the first Chief Justice of Sussex County, purchased the house.

Located at 38.7759, -75.141 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Houses in Delaware, Historic house museums in Delaware, Houses completed in 1665

Thomas Winsmore (schooner)

Thomas Winsmore was an 1890 schooner that sailed in the coastwise trade, bringing coal from Philadelphia to northern ports, and returning with cargoes of lumber. According to one source, the ship operated free of mishaps for almost 22 years. However, the ship was known for its "troublesome" crew; and in one instance, it appears a fight resulted in the death of a crew member.

Located at 38.7902, -75.1618 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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