New Castle

New Castle

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Name	New Castle
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Coordinates	39.9289°N 75.1196°W
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New Castle is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It is located six miles south of Wilmington, Delaware and is situated on the Delaware River.

History

New Castle was originally settled by the Dutch West India Company in 1651, under the leadership of Peter Stuyvesant. The settlement was initially called "Fort Casimir". In 1664, the English seized the area and renamed it "New Castle".

Geography

New Castle is located at

   
       39.9289°N 
       75.1196°W
   

. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles, of which 3.0 square miles is land and 0.2 square miles is water.

Demographics

As of the 2020 United States Census, the population of New Castle was 5,285. The city is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Area.

Economy

The economy of New Castle is diverse, with sectors including manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The city is also home to several historical sites that attract tourism.

Education

New Castle is served by the Colonial School District (Delaware). The district operates several public schools in the area, providing education from kindergarten through high school.

Transportation

New Castle is accessible via Interstate 95, which connects the city to major urban centers such as Philadelphia and Baltimore. The city is also served by the Wilmington Airport (Delaware), located nearby.

Notable People

• George Read (American politician), a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
• Thomas McKean, another signer of the Declaration of Independence and a prominent political figure.

See Also

• List of cities in Delaware
• History of Delaware

External Links

• Official website of New Castle