Glasgow, Delaware
Glasgow is a community of 15,546 people in New Castle County, Delaware.
Why visit Glasgow
Townapedia lists 37 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 39 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Lift Bridge, Regal Cinemas, Aiken's Tavern Historic District and Iron Hill Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Glasgow
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Glasgow
Glasgow is a census-designated place (CDP) in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. The population was 15,288 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Glasgow, Delaware (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Lift Bridge
Bridge · 4.7 mi
Bridge in Delaware, United States
Museums and landmarks37
Aiken's Tavern Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in New Castle County, Delaware
James Stewart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Listed on the NRHP in New Castle County
La Grange
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House near Glasgow in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
White Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Andrew Fisher House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Newark, Delaware, listed on the NRHP in New Castle County
Charles and Edith Liedlich House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Delaware, United States
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Canal in Delaware, United States of America
Cooch's Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Bridge in Delaware, U.S
Dragon Run Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Edward R. Wilson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Newark, Delaware, NRHP-listed
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Elkton Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Arsenal in Maryland, United States of America
25 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Becks Pond County Park
Park · 2.8 mi
See page 2 of the URL (PDF) for enumeration of facilities. This document describes the area as 108.79 acres.
Restaurants and cafes39
Archie"s Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
Take-Out or Dine In
812 Pencader Drive, Newark
Tu-Th16:00-20:00,Fr-Su 11:00-20:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 2.3 mi
1195 East Pulaski Highway, Elkton
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Cuzino's Family Kitchen
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta · 2.9 mi
801 East Pulaski Highway, Elkton
Mo-Th 09:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00; PH off
Great Wall
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.7 mi
991 East Pulaski Highway, Elkton
Mo,We-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
Mick's Crab House
Restaurant · Crab, Seafood · 2.6 mi
902 East Pulaski Highway, Elkton
Mo off; Tu-We 16:00-22:00; Th-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-21:00
Autumn Arch Beer Project
Brewery and winery · 1.4 mi
810 Pencader Drive, Newark
Tu-We 15:00-21:00,Th 15:00-22:00,Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00, Su 12:00-20:00
27 more on the map.
History
During the American Revolution, it was known as Aikentown, named after tavern owner Matthew Aiken. The town was renamed by Scottish settlers after the city in Scotland. La Grange and the James Stewart House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Glasgow, Delaware on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Ott's Chapel
Church · Nondenominational · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Welsh Tract Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
St Thomas AUMP Church
Church · African Methodist Episcopal · 1.3 mi
2932 Frenchtown Road, Newark
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries41
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
School · 1.7 mi
350 Four Seasons Parkway, Newark
Christina Early Education Center
School · 5.3 mi
620 East Chestnut Hill Rd, Newark
Healthcare3
Map of Glasgow
155 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 3.4 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 4.8 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.9 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 4.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newark Ag Farm Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
New Castle County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-10-24: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-11-16: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
New Castle County Airport (ILG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Bear 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Brookside 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Newark 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
- Pike Creek Valley 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Middletown 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Hockessin 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Wilmington 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Smyrna 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Dover 33 mi south, about 53 min by car
- Philadelphia 43 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pencader Church Glasgow Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-19 13 34 22 View south along Delaware State Route 896 Business (Glasgow Avenue) between U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) and Cann Road in Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-19 13 34 19 View north along Delaware State Route 896 Business (Glasgow Avenue) between Cann Road and U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) in Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-19 18 17 57 View east along U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) just west of Delaware State Route 896 Business (Glasgow Avenue) in Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- La Grange Glasgow DE1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-19 18 21 11 View east along U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) just west of Delaware State Route 896 (South College Avenue-Summit Bridge Road) in Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-19 13 38 06 View north along Delaware State Route 896 (Summit Bridge Road) just south of U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) in Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-19 13 39 21 View north along Delaware State Route 896 (South College Avenue) just north of U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) in Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-19 16 19 32 View south along Delaware State Route 896 (South College Avenue) just north of U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) in Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-20 12 03 17 View west along U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) just east of Delaware State Route 896 (South College Avenue-Summit Bridge Road) in Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glasgow Park DE field, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2022-07-19 16 07 31 View south along Delaware State Route 896 (South College Avenue) at the exit for Delaware State Route 896 Business (Glasgow Shopping District) in Four Seasons, New Castle County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-19 16 23 41 View south along Delaware State Route 896 (Summit Bridge Road) at the exit for Delaware State Route 896 Business (Glasgow Shopping District) in Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2022-07-19 13 29 58 View north along Delaware State Route 896 (Summit Bridge Road) at the exit for Delaware State Route 896 Business (Glasgow Shopping District) in Pencadar Farms, New Castle County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Glasgow Park DE fountain, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2021-08-16 15 31 25 View east along U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) entering Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware from Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-08-16 15 33 12 View west along U.S. Route 40 (Pulaski Highway) entering Elkton, Cecil County, Maryland from Glasgow, New Castle County, Delaware, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ott's Chapel Newark Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JAMES STEWART HOUSE, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- WHITE HALL, BEAR, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Iron Hill School No. 112C, ZeWrestler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JAMES STEWART, JR HOUSE, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cooch's Bridge - Detail of Cannon, Kendigger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- W. CASPERSON HOUSE ST. GEORGES, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andrew Fisher House, Choess, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DRAGON RUN FARM, KIRKWOOD, NORTH NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Liedlich House, Choess, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lum's Mill House, Michael Romagnoli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- EDWARD R. WILSON HOUSE, NEWARK, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mitchell House 131 Main Elkton1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newark Station, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- McCoy House (Kirkwood, Delaware), Michael Romagnoli, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OLD CANN MANSION HOUSE, KIRKWOOD, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- OLD POST OFFICE, KIRKWOOD, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Welsh Tract Church Newark Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 4.0
- POINT FARM, KIRKWOOD, NORTHERN NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- John Carney Barn, Choess, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holly Hall Elkton1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DnC lock 2 Del City DE, Smallbones, CC0
- Elkton Armory1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
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