Felton Delaware Map

About Felton, Delaware

Felton is a locality in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,294. The population density is 553.4 people per km². Felton is located at 39.0084°N, 75.5780°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19943.

Felton rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle sprawl of the Delaware Coastal Plain, where the air hangs thick with the hum of cicadas in summer and the scent of pine and damp earth in cooler months. It lies 10.7 miles south-south-west of Dover, DE (from Dover, DE: bearing 196°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-south-west of Rising Sun-Lebanon. The terrain here is a subtle tapestry of low-lying fields, punctuated by stands of mature trees that form verdant canopies along the edges of farms and country lanes. Waterways, though not grand rivers, thread through the surrounding countryside, their slow-moving currents reflecting the wide, often cloud-streaked sky that dominates the horizon. The character of Felton is one of quiet persistence, a place where the seasons dictate much of the rhythm of life, and where the broad fields offer a sense of unburdened space. Historically, Felton emerged as a crossroads, its development tied to the agricultural bounty of Kent County and the burgeoning transportation networks that connected this fertile region. The local economy has long been rooted in farming, with soybeans and corn being dominant crops, their vast expanses stretching out under the sun, a testament to generations of cultivation. Beyond agriculture, the nearby presence of Dover influences the pace of life, offering proximity to larger amenities while allowing Felton to retain its distinct, small-town feel. The presence of the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village, just a short distance away, offers a tangible connection to the area's agrarian past, showcasing the tools and techniques that shaped this corner of the state.

About This Felton Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Felton, Delaware with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Felton and Kent County.

Detailed location data for Felton includes the ZIP code (19943), telephone area code (302), county seat of Kent County (Dover), and school district assignment (Lake Forest School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Felton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.