Northwood, Delaware

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Northwood, Delaware
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Coordinates: 39°47′45″N75°30′09″W / 39.79583°N 75.50250°W / 39.79583; -75.50250 Coordinates: 39°47′45″N75°30′09″W / 39.79583°N 75.50250°W / 39.79583; -75.50250
Country United States
State Delaware
County New Castle
Elevation
259 ft (79 m)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 302
GNIS feature ID217114 [1]

Northwood is an unincorporated community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States.

Geography

Northwood is located at 39°47′45″N75°30′09″W / 39.79583°N 75.50250°W / 39.79583; -75.50250 with an elevation of 259 feet (79 m) above sea level. [1] It is located with Delaware Route 3 (Marsh Road), Hayman Place, Lynnfield and Webster Farm on the west, Carrcroft Crest on the south, Winterhaven on the northwest, and Green Acres on the east.

Education

Northwood residents are part of Brandywine School District.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Northwood". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey.