Harrington Delaware Map

About Harrington, Delaware

Harrington is a locality in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,774. The population density is 534.9 people per km². Harrington is located at 38.9237°N, 75.5777°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. Harrington is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 19952.

Harrington stretches across a broad, level expanse of inland terrain where the horizon remains wide and unobstructed, defined by the quiet labor of the earth. It lies 8.1 miles west of Milford, DE (from Milford, DE: bearing 275°T), and is situated 8.0 miles south-southwest of Riverview. The landscape here is characterized by fertile, dark soil that supports expansive agricultural fields, punctuated by the cooling shade of the Ellendale State Forest located nine miles to the south. Near the town, Browns Branch carves a modest path through the landscape, its slow-moving waters providing a subtle rhythm to the quiet countryside. The quality of light during the late afternoon here is particularly striking, casting long, amber shadows across the open plains that seem to amplify the stillness of the afternoon. At Freedom Park, the local greenery provides a central point of connection for residents, offering a patch of managed open space where the wind carries the dry, earthy scent of the surrounding farmland.

Harrington maintains a character deeply rooted in the agricultural traditions of the region, serving as a hub for the poultry industry and the seasonal cycles of harvest that dictate the pace of life. Historically, the area grew from its status as a vital junction for inland travel, a legacy that remains visible in the functional, straightforward architecture of its older commercial blocks. Residents often find their way to Killen Pond, four miles away, for a respite in the natural surroundings, a place where the mirror-like surface of the water reflects the changing colors of the sky with remarkable clarity. While the distant heights of Cabin Ridge remain invisible on the far horizon, the people of Harrington find a sense of continuity in the reliable rotation of crops and the steady, unpretentious commerce that sustains the local economy. The social life here is marked by a pragmatic, neighborly consistency, where the history of the land is not merely remembered but actively worked every day.

About This Harrington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Harrington, Delaware. Coordinates: 38.923724, -75.577703. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Harrington includes the ZIP code (19952), telephone area code (302), county seat of Kent County (Dover), and school district assignment (Lake Forest School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.