Newark "English respelling pronunciation"> NEW -ark ) is a town in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. Located 12 miles (19 km) west-southwest of Wilmington. According to the 2010 Census, the city's population is 31,454. Newark is home to the University of Delaware.
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History
Newark was founded by Scottish-Irish settlers and Welsh in 1694. The city was formally established when it received the charter from George II of Great Britain in 1758.
School has played an important role in Newark's history. A grammar school, founded by Francis Alison in 1743, moved from New London, Pennsylvania to Newark in 1765, to the Newark Academy. Among the first graduates of the school were three signatories to the Declaration of Independence: George Read, Thomas McKean, and James Smith. Two of them, Read and McKean, then own a school named after their name in the state of Delaware: George Read Middle School and Thomas McKean High School.
During the American Revolutionary War, British and American troops clashed outside Newark at the Battle of Cooch's Bridge. Tradition holds that the Battle of Cooch's Bridge is the first example of the Stars and Stripes that was flown in battle.
The state granted the charter to a new school in 1833, called Newark College. Newark Academy and Newark College joined together the following year, becoming Delaware College. The school was forced to close in 1859, but was reawakened eleven years later under the Morrill Act when it became a joint venture between the State of Delaware and the School Supervisory Board. In 1913, under the legislative law, Delaware College became the sole property of the State of Delaware. The school will be renamed the University of Delaware in 1921.
Newark received a license from King George II to hold a semi-annual exhibit and weekly market for an agricultural exchange in 1758. A paper mill, Newark's first major industrial enterprise, was made sometime in 1798. This factory, eventually known as Curtis Paper Mill , was the oldest paper mill in the United States until its closure in 1997. The Methodist built the first church in 1812 and the train arrived in 1837.
One of Newark's main sources of employment and income is the Chrysler Newark Assembly factory built in 1951. Jamaican reggae star Bob Marley worked as an assembly line worker at the factory during his brief assignment in Delaware in the 1960s. Originally built to build tanks for the US Army, the plant measures 3.4 million square feet. It employs 1,100 employees in 2008 which dropped from 2,115 in 2005. This change is largely due to the decline in sales of Durango and Aspen vehicle models produced. The factory stands for more than 50 years, providing jobs and income to the state of Delaware. The factory produces various models of cars while running it. The plant closed in late 2008 due to recession and limited demand for larger cars.
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Geography
Newark is located on 39Ã, Â ° 41? 01? N 75Ã, Â ° 44? 59? W (39.6837226, -75.7496572). Located just east of the state line of Maryland, adjacent to the unrelated community of Fair Hill, and less than a mile south of the tripoint where Delaware, Maryland, and Pennsylvania meet, known as The Wedge.
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​9.3 square miles (24 km 2 ), all land. Originally surrounded by farmland, Newark is now surrounded by housing developments in several directions, although farmland remains above the state line in Maryland and Pennsylvania. To the north and west is a small hill, but in the south and east of the city, the land is flat (part of Newark falls in the geological region of Piedmont and part of this city in the geological plains of the Coastal Plain, as the majority landed in the State of Delaware).
Parks and natural areas
Despite the fact that Newark lies approximately halfway between Philadelphia (about 45 miles (72 km) away and Baltimore (about 55 miles (89 km)) and is part of the densely packed New Castle County, there are a large number of public parks - more than 12,000 hectares (49 km 2 ) - circling the city In the south is Iron Hill Park (part of New Castle County Park System), to the west (in Cecil County, Maryland) is the Source Management Area The Natural Power of Fair Hill, and to the north are White Clay Creek State Park and White Clay Creek Preserve (in Chester County, Pennsylvania).Also nearby is the Central Run Valley Nature Area, which is part of the Castle Castle Castle System. this provides many opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.The Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area and many White Clay Creek State Parks comprise the land formerly owned by the Du Pont family then n submitted to the states of Maryland and Delaware, respectively.
Climate
Demographics
In the 2000 census, there were 28,547 people, 8,989 households, and 4,494 families living in the city. Population density was 3,198.6 people per square mile (1,235.7/km²). There are 9,294 housing units with an average density of 1,041.4 per square mile (402.3/km²). City racial makeup is 87.29% White, 6.00% Black, 0.16% Native Americans, 4.07% Asia, 0.05% Pacific Island, 0.86% of other races, and 1.57% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latino from any race is 2.53% of the population. 16.8% are Ireland, 13.5% Italy, 13.4% Germany, 10.2% UK and 5.1% of Polish descent according to the 2000 Census.
Of 8,989 households, 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.5% were married couples living together, 7.2% had female households without the presence of husbands, and 50.0% were not family. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.3% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.91.
In the city, the population is spread by 12.5% ​​under the age of 18, 43.6% from 18 to 24, 19.8% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% years or more. The median age is 23 years. For every 100 women, there are 85.2 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 82.3 men.
The average household income is $ 48,758, and the average family income is $ 75,188. Men have an average income of $ 45,813 versus $ 33,165 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 20,376. Approximately 4.1% of families and 20.1% of the population are below the poverty line, including 7.0% of those under the age of 18 and 7.1% of those aged 65 and older.
Education
Public schools
Public education in Newark is managed by Christina School District and District of New Castle County Vocational Technical School. The Christina School District manages public education for Newark and the environment and part of Wilmington, Delaware.
The Christina School District schools located within or near the city limits are:
- Downes Elementary School (level K-5)
- Gallaher Elementary School (class K-5)
- McVey Elementary School (K-5 class)
- Jennie E. Smith Elementary School (class K-5)
- West Park Place Elementary School (class K-5)
- Shue-Medill Secondary School (grade 6-8)
- Christiana High School (grades 9-12)
- Glasgow High School (grades 9-12)
- Newark High School (grades 9-12)
- Delaware School for the Deaf (class K-12)
Charter School
Newark Charter School is a public school offering K-12 grades.
University of Delaware
Newark is home to the University of Delaware (UD). The school has programs in a wide variety of subjects, but perhaps best known for its business, chemical engineering, chemistry and biochemistry programs, attracting attention from the national pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical industry in the state of Delaware. In 2006, UD's engineering degree program was ranked number 11 in the country by The Princeton Review. Newark's Main Street is popular among University of Delaware students as well as Newark residents, offering many restaurants and boutique options.
Sports
Newark is a recognized center of American and international skaters, largely because many national, world and Olympic champions (including many foreigners) have been trained at the University of Delaware Figure Skating Club (an independent club operating within the UD facility) and at The Pond Ice Rink. In 2009, Sporting News put Newark 192 in the list of 400 Best Sports Towns.
The University of Delaware offers 21 university sports, which compete in the NCAA Division I. The athletics team in Delaware is known as Fightin 'Blue Hens, named after the Blue Hen of Delaware, the bird of the state of Delaware. The official mascot of the University of Delaware is YouDee.
The Stanton Delaware Technical Community College gymnasium is a 1,000-seater multi-purpose arena in Newark on the Stanton Delaware Technical Community College campus.
Delaware 87ers is a professional basketball team playing in the NBA G League (formerly D-League NBA) as an Philadelphia 76ers affiliate. From 2013 to 2018, they play their home games at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark on the campus of the University of Delaware. They moved to nearby Wilmington and the new Fieldhouse 76ers, renamed Delaware Blue Coats.
Infrastructure
Transportation
Several highways pass through the Newark area. Interstate 95, the main interstate highway through the coastal corridor of the northeastern city, passing south to Newark on the Delaware Turnpike that dwells. Delaware Route 896 serves as a major north-south route through the Newark region, exchanging I-95 to the south and continuing north through the city, passing the University of Delaware campus to the west. Delaware Route 72 runs north-south, past Newark to the east. Major east-west highways through the Newark region include Delaware Route 273, which passes through the heart of Newark, Delaware Route 2 (Kirkwood Highway), which leads east to Wilmington, Delaware Route 4, which passes Newark to the south on Christiana Parkway and Delaware Route 279, which headed southwest toward Elkton, Maryland.
The closest airport to Newark is Wilmington Airport in New Castle. The largest airport from Newark that provides full domestic and international services is Philadelphia International Airport.
Newark has a Railway Station (Map, via Google Maps) located south of downtown near the University of Delaware campus served by SEPTA and Amtrak in the Northeast Corridor. Newark is the last stop on SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line, one of the farthest points on the system. SEPTA service to Newark involves 4 trains in both directions during the morning and evening peak hours, weekdays only. There is a limited Amtrak service in Newark with one to two trains per day to New York, and one train per day to Washington. Newark is also served by two railways. Norfolk Southern provides a tracking service on the Northeast Corridor line and the Delmarva Secondary line splits south to the Delmarva Peninsula and the intersection with Delmarva Central Railroad in Porter. Norfolk Southern operates Newark Yard adjacent to the former Newark Assembly factory used by Chrysler which is now owned by the University of Delaware. CSX passes through northern Newark along the lines of the Philadelphia Subdivision.
Newark is served by DART First State No. 1 bus route. 6, 16, 33, 34, 39, 46, 53, 55, 59, and 302 as well as Cecil Transit bus routes. 4 and 5, providing services to Wilmington, Christiana Mall, Elkton, MD, and Dover. Most of the routes travel through the university campus and also stop at the train station. The Newark Transit Hub is located in the eastern part of the city and serves several bus routes. There are also UNICITY buses, run together through the city and University of Delaware, free for everyone to ride, which acts as a community circulator. Unicity operates three routes (N1, N2, and N3) Monday through Friday except for major holidays and when city and university offices are closed. The University of Delaware also operates the UD Shuttle bus system, available and free to all students and associated with the university.
Utilities
The Electricity Department of Newark City provides electricity within the city limits. The municipal electricity department buys power in the wholesale market, serves about 12,800 subscribers and maintains 175 miles (282 km) of power lines. The power department is a member of the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation. The Department of Public Works and Water Resources of Newark City provides waste collection, recycling, water and wastewater services to Newark. Water services are provided to 33,000 customers in Newark, with 91 miles (146 km) of water pipes serving the city. The city's water supply comes from the Newark Reservoir. The city maintains 73 miles (117 km) of sewer lines, with wastewater pumped through the New Castle County system to the Wilmington Regional Wastewater Treatment facility. Natural gas services in Newark are provided by Delmarva Power, a subsidiary of Exelon.
Health care
Christiana Care Health System operates the Christiana Hospital east of Newark. The hospital has 907 beds, 22 hospital operating rooms, 10 operating outpatient rooms, emergency rooms with the only Level I trauma center in Delaware, neonatal intensive care unit Level 3 states, state's largest maternity center, Center Heart & amp; ; Vascular Health, and Helen F. Graham Cancer Center.
Famous people
- Ann Althouse, professor of law and blogger, University of Wisconsin Law School
- Joe Biden, a former Delaware senator; 47 United States Vice-Presidents
- Tarzan Cooper, a professional basketball player
- Harry Coover, inventor
- Dave Douglas, golfer
- Tom Douglas, award winning Seattle chef
- Joe Flacco, former University of Delaware football player; The Baltimore Ravens quarterback is currently
- Wilbert L. Gore, chemical engineer and founder of W. L. Gore & amp; Partner
- Richard Howell, New Jersey Governor
- K. C. Keeler, former University of Delaware soccer coach
- Judith LeClair, musician
- Jack A. Markell, former Delaware Governor
- Arthur A. Morrell, Louisiana politician; former citizen of Newark
- M. A. Muqtedar Khan, Muslim-American intellectual and commentator
- David Roselle, former President of the University of Delaware
- Dave Sheridan, actor, writer and producer
- Harold "Tubby" Raymond, Football coach at College Hall of Fame
- George Thorogood, rock and roll musician
- Johnny Weir, the US figure skating champion
- Vic Willis, baseball player of the Hall of Fame
- Shien Biau Woo, former Lieutenant Governor
Media
Radio
- WVUD/91.3: University of Delaware
Magazine
- Newark Life Magazine
Newspapers
- Newark Post
See also
- Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research
- List of National Historic Sites Places in northern New Castle County, Delaware
Note
References
External links
- Newark City
- Brief History of Newark
- History of Newark
- A History of Newark, from 1757 to 1888 from Chapter Thomans J. Scharf on White Clay Creek, a Hundred in Delaware History, 1609-1888.
- Official Delaware Web Site Listing from Newark Attractions
- Newark Housing Authority
- Our Delaware Newark Web site
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