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Sussex County Libraries to host third annual Children’s Book Festival on May 18. Authors, activities, animals, and adventures await at the Georgetown Public Library for the daytime event. Sussex County promotes Robert W. Murray Jr. as first-ever Public Safety director. County will reorganize 9-1-1 operations, emergency management, and ...
Sussex County, Delaware. Coordinates: 38.68°N 75.34°W. Sussex County is located in the southern part of the U.S. state of Delaware, on the Delmarva Peninsula. As of the 2020 census, the population was 237,378, making it the state's second most populated county only behind New Castle and ahead of Kent. [1] . The county seat is Georgetown. [2]
About Sussex County. Sussex County is full of history and tradition. Among its distinctions, Sussex County is the birthplace of the broiler chicken industry, and is Delaware's largest county in terms of geography, spanning 938 square miles.
Sussex County has had its share in the limelight of history. Below are some key dates in Sussex County and Delaware's history: Archaeologists estimate that the first inhabitants of Sussex County, the southernmost county in Delaware, arrived between 10,000 and 14,000 years ago. Tribes eventually were pushed west toward modern day Oak Orchard.
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Sussex County Government. How many Towns are in Southern Delaware? We offer 25 towns with plenty to offer. Sussex County showcases world-class beach resorts, historic seaside and riverside villages, signature golf courses, premier accommodations and a Culinary Coast of fantastic restaurants and chefs.
Regions & Cities > Southern > Itinerary. Southern Delaware Getaway. Whether you’re embracing the outdoors, dining on coastal cuisine, taking in breathtaking sunset views, or walking the boardwalk, southern Delaware makes for a truly memorable getaway. Here's how to get the most out of your next trip to Delaware's beaches and beyond.
