Rising Sun-Lebanon Delaware Map

About Rising Sun-Lebanon, Delaware

Rising Sun-Lebanon is a locality in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,163. The population density is 453.1 people per km². Rising Sun-Lebanon is located at 39.1018°N, 75.5137°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19934.

Rising Sun-Lebanon, Delaware, unfolds across a landscape of subtle, fertile plains, where the earth lies open to a wide, often brilliant sky. It lies 3.9 miles south of Dover, DE (from Dover, DE: bearing 172°T), and is situated 1.7 miles east-south-east of Camden. The land here is a gentle, rolling expanse, a testament to the patient work of nature and generations of farmers. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards the horizon, their verdant or golden hues shifting with the seasons, interspersed with stands of oak and maple that offer welcome shade. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, mingled with the faintest hint of salt from the distant Delaware Bay, a subtle reminder of the region's maritime connections. The quiet roads, lined with weathered farmhouses and old-growth trees, invite a slower pace, a contemplation of the enduring grace of the countryside. The history of Rising Sun-Lebanon is deeply rooted in the agricultural bounty of Kent County, a tradition that continues to shape its local economy. For centuries, this land has been tilled, yielding crops that have sustained families and communities. Remnants of earlier settlements and the echoes of past agricultural practices can be felt in the very texture of the soil and the enduring patterns of the landscape. While modern farming employs new technologies, the fundamental connection to the earth remains, a quiet strength that underpins the character of Rising Sun-Lebanon. The nearby waterways, though not grand rivers, have always been vital arteries, facilitating trade and offering a connection to the wider world, a subtle influence that has shaped the slow, steady pulse of life in this corner of Delaware.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rising Sun-Lebanon, Delaware — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.101765, -75.513706. 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 Rising Sun-Lebanon and Kent County.

Detailed location data for Rising Sun-Lebanon includes the ZIP code (19901), telephone area code (302), county seat of Kent County (Dover), and school district assignment (Caesar Rodney 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 Rising Sun-Lebanon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.