Newark

Newark

Newark is an American city in New Castle County, Delaware, 12 miles west-southwest of Wilmington. According to the 2010 Census, the population of the city is 31,454. Newark is the home of the University of Delaware. Newark was founded by Scots-Irish and Welsh settlers in 1694. The town was officially established when it received a charter from George II of Great Britain in 1758. Schools have played a significant role in the history of Newark. A grammar school, founded by Francis Alison in 1743, moved from New London, Pennsylvania to Newark in 1765, becoming the Newark Academy. Among the...
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quick facts
County:New Castle County
State:Delaware
Country:United States of America
Population:30,371
Also known as:Newark, Delaware, New Castle County / Newark city

Famous landmarks in Newark

Delaware Stadium
Delaware Stadium

Delaware Stadium is a 22,000-seat multi-purpose stadium in Newark, Delaware, and is home to the University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football...
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Fred Rust Ice Arena
Fred Rust Ice Arena

The Fred Rust Ice Arena or University of Delaware Ice Arena multi-purpose arena on the campus of The University of Delaware located in Newark,...
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Newark Opera House
Newark Opera House

Newark Opera House is a historic commercial building and opera house located at Newark in New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1885 and is a...
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Population history for Newark

YearEstimated Population
2009 30,371
2008 30,259
2007 30,111
2006 30,092
2005 30,331
2004 30,287
2003 30,326
2002 30,303
2001 30,149
2000 29,366
1999 28,318
1998 28,249
1997 27,872
1996 27,966
1995 27,777
1994 27,652
1993 27,599
1992 27,698
1991 27,405
1990 26,957
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Colleges and universities in Newark

Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design
Schilling-Douglas School of Hair Design
Delaware Technical and Community College-Stanton-Wilmington
Delaware Technical and Community College-Stanton-Wilmington

Famous people born in Newark

Dave Sheridan
Dave Sheridan
Film Actor, TV Actor

David Christopher "Dave" Sheridan is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He is perhaps best known for his performance as...
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Chuck Treece
Chuck Treece
Musical Artist

Chuck Treece is a session musician and professional skateboarder from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His credits include starting the 1980s skate punk...
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Heather Robb
Heather Robb
Film Actor

Heather Robb is an actress.

Airports in or near Newark

Reading Regional Airport
Reading Regional Airport
Airport code:RDG
Sussex County Airport
Sussex County Airport
Airport code:GED
Northeast Philadelphia Airport
Northeast Philadelphia Airport
Airport code:PNE
New Castle Airport
New Castle Airport
Airport code:ILG

U.S. state

Delaware
Delaware
Population:59,096 (1790)

Delaware is a U.S. state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland, to the northeast by New Jersey, and to the north by Pennsylvania. The state takes its name from Thomas West, 3rd Baron De La Warr, an English nobleman and Virginia's first colonial governor, after whom what is now called Cape Henlopen was originally named. Delaware is located in the...
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