Newark, Delaware
Newark is a city of 30,330 people in New Castle County, Delaware, founded in 1694.
Why visit Newark
Townapedia lists 108 museums and landmarks, 51 parks and trails, 135 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Main Street Movies 5, Chestnut Hill, Curtis Paper Mill Workers' Houses and Bank of Newark Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Newark
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newark
Newark is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. Home to the University of Delaware, it is located 8 miles (13 km) west-southwest of Wilmington and 28 miles (45 km) southwest of Philadelphia. According to the 2020 census, the town's population is 30,601. It constitutes part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Newark, Delaware (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Main Street Movies 5
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
230 East Main Street, Newark
Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa-Su 10:00-22:00
Chapel Street Players
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
27 North Chapel Street, Newark
Museums and landmarks108
Curtis Paper Mill Workers' Houses
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
Bank of Newark Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Bank building in Delaware, United States of America
102 East Main Street, Newark
Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company Fire Station No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Fire station in Newark, Delaware
26 Academy Street, Newark
Anderson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Newark, Delaware
Andrew Kerr House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Newark, Delaware, NRHP-listed
Baily House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Newark, Delaware, USA
166 West Main Street, Newark
Bell Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Newark, Delaware
401 Nottingham Road, Newark
Belmont Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic home located at Newark in New Castle County, Delaware, United States
203 West Main Street
Blue Hen Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
505 Stamford Drive, Newark
Carswell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Delaware, United States
102 Briar Lane, Newark
George Evans House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Newark, Delaware, listed on the NRHP in New Castle County
Green Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Building in Delaware, United States
96 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds51
Fair Hill Natural Resources Management Area
Park · 4.3 mi
Park in Cecil County, Maryland, United States of America
39 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes135
Deer Park Tavern
Restaurant · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historical bar and restaurant in Newark, Delaware
108 West Main Street, Newark
Mo-Fr 11:30-25:00; Sa 10:00-25:00; Su 09:00-25:00
Ramen Kumamoto
Restaurant · Japanese, International · 0.7 mi
Authentic Japanese "fast food". Takeout and dine-in.
165 East Main Street, Newark
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-20:00
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
630 Suburban Drive, Newark
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00
Big Z Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.9 mi
230 East Main Street, Newark
Mo-Th 11:00-23:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Bing's Bake & Brew
Cafe · Coffee Shop
57 South Main Street, Newark
Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00; Sa 07:30-16:00; Su off
Bongou
Restaurant · Soul, Haitian, Fusion · 0.9 mi
626 Newark Shopping Center, Newark
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Caffe Gelato
Restaurant · Regional · 0.6 mi
90 East Main Street, Newark
Mo-We 11:00-21:00; Th-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:30-20:00
China Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.8 mi
1015 South College Avenue, Newark
Mo off; Tu-We,Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; Th 15:50-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00
123 more on the map.
History
Newark was founded in 1694 by Scots-Irish and Welsh settlers. It was officially established in 1758 when it received a charter from George II of Great Britain.
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 first graduates of the school were three signers of the Declaration of Independence: George Read, Thomas McKean, and James Smith. Two of these, Read and McKean, went on to have schools named after them in the state of Delaware: George Read Middle School and Thomas McKean High School.
During the American Revolutionary War, British and American forces clashed outside Newark at the Battle of Cooch's Bridge. Tradition holds that the Battle of Cooch's Bridge was the first instance of the Stars and Stripes being flown in battle.
From the History section of Newark, Delaware on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Baymont by Wyndham Newark I-95 at University of Delaware
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
630 South College Avenue, Newark
Embassy Suites by Hilton Newark Wilmington South
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
654 South College Avenue, Newark
Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
1101 South College Avenue, Newark
Homewood Suites by Hilton Newark-Wilmington South Area
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
640 South College Avenue, Newark
Red Roof Inn & Suites Newark - University
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
1119 South College Avenue, Newark
Churches and places of worship18
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
200 East Main Street, Newark
Head of Christiana Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa · 1.8 mi
1100 West Church Road, Newark
Saint John the Baptist - Holy Angels Parish
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.4 mi
82 Possum Park Road, Newark
First Presbyterian Church Newark
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa · 0.7 mi
292 West Main Street, Newark
Newark United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.5 mi
69 East Main Street, Newark
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging19
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School
School · 3.6 mi
350 Four Seasons Parkway, Newark
Healthcare4
Map of Newark
250 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 (1 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, 8 miles away.
- Brookside 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Pike Creek Valley 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Glasgow 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Bear 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Hockessin 8 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- Wilmington 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Middletown 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Smyrna 28 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Dover 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Philadelphia 40 mi northeast, about 1 h 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
- Newark Delaware, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wright Hs Newark DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Anderson House Newark DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Deer Park Farm Newark DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Chambers House, South College, Newark DE, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Deer Park Hotel Newark DE Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Curtis Paper Mill Worker's Housing, Gabrielleanne, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bank of Newark Building Newark DE Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- LINDSEY HOUSE MCCLELLANDVILLE NORTH NEW CASTLE COUNTY DE, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bell Farmhouse Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Old College University of Delaware Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- McClellandville Wesley M. E. Church entrance, Choess, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Green Mansion Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Carswell House Newark Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blue Hen Farm Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- George Evans House Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- James Steel House, Choess, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andrew Kerr House, ZeWrestler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Meeteer House near Newark DE, Smallbones, CC0
- Newark Station, Adam Moss, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company, Fire Station No. 1 Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Belmont Newark DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- James Morrow House Newark Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fibre Mill Newark Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Welsh Tract Church Newark Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newark Opera House Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- Baily House Apr 10, Pubdog ( talk ), Public domain
- St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church Sept 2012, ZeWrestler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John England House, 81 Red Mill Road, Newark vicinity (New Castle County, Delaware), W. S. Stewart, Photographer, Public domain
- 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
- Rotheram Mill House, Delaware, Camerafiend, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thompsons Farm House PA, Smallbones, Public domain
- J Eastburn barn DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- Cooch's Bridge - Detail of Cannon, Kendigger, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bartley-Tweed granary, Choess, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old St Toms Newark DE, Smallbones, Public domain
- WalnutLaneNewCastleCountyDE, Tim O'Brien, Public domain
- MadonnaOfTheGate, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Sharksballoon4, Buchoamerica at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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