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Home to our most northern branch, Smyrna was first settled on the southern bank of Duck Creek. It was first called Salisbury but known to its inhabitants as "Duck Creek".
Historic Duck Creek was then a thriving community for shipping local grains and produce as well as shipbuilding. In 1806 the towns' name was changed to Smyrna. Location is a key factor for this town which is approximately 30 miles south of Newark and Wilmington and 12 miles north of Dover. Ranked 31st in the nation among towns ranging between 5,000 and 15,000 people, and with its historic homes lining many streets, its rural atmosphere make this quaint town an ideal place for families to live and grow.
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Dover Air Force Base is located about five miles southeast of Dover, the capital of Delaware. The base operates the largest aerial port facility on the East Coast and serves as a focal point for military cargo movement to Europe and the Middle East. There are over 8,000 active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel at Dover AFB, which ranks this air base as Delaware's third largest industry. A prime attraction to Dover AFB is its fleet of C-5 Galaxy airplanes. The C-5 is the U.S. military's largest aircraft. Its 122 foot long cargo compartment is the equivalent of an 8-lane bowling alley and it is big enough to hold 6 Greyhound buses. Each year thousands of people travel to Dover AFB to see the C-5 Galaxy. |
| You are looking at the start of a race from a pace car's point of view at the Dover Downs International Speedway. Twice a year, Dover Downs becomes home to the NASCAR Nextel Cup and Busch Series racing circuit. These races attract about 130,000 race fans and make Dover, Delaware nationally known for its "Monster Mile." Visitors also come to Dover Downs hoping to strike it rich on their 1,500 slot machines. These two features, along with top-notch harness racing and a showcase of entertainers make Dover Downs Delaware's true sports and entertainment center. |
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Children dancing around the Maypole in front of the Kent County Court House, one of the oldest Court Houses in the nation, is one of the main attractions of our annual Old Dover Days celebration. This weekend event is held each May in Dover and includes a parade, music, and arts and crafts booths. You may also take a tour through some of our public and historical buildings.
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| Pictured here is an aerial view of Legislative Hall in our state capital, Dover. The Senate and House of Representatives make up Delaware's General Assembly and they meet here on the first floor. The Governor and Lt. Governor have ceremonial offices on the second floor. There are paintings of former Governors and Delaware's heroes of World War II on the walls of both the first and second floor. |
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Amish life is a way of life in rural Wyoming, and surrounding areas of Kent County, Delaware. The Amish are a quiet, religious, and non-modernized people who keep to themselves. Amish communities tend to their crops the same way their ancestors did more than a century ago. Agriculture is a major industry in Delaware. About 53% of farmland in Kent County is devoted to farming. Some of the most important crops produced here include potatoes, apples, peaches, corn, lima beans, peas, cucumbers, soybeans, wheat, and barley. |
| Rides for thrill seekers of all ages, animal judging, top-of-the-line entertainment and more food than you can eat are just a few of the hundreds of attractions at our Delaware State Fair. This 10 day long event is held each July in Harrington, Delaware, home to our southern most office. Harrington is also home to Midway Slots and Simulcast, Kent County's second establishment of slot machines and horse racing. These two attractions bring hundreds of thousands of people to Harrington, Delaware, making this small town a big spot on Delaware's map. |
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