Where is Selbyville, Delaware, USA?

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Where is Selbyville Located? - Selbyville is a city located in the Sussex County of Delaware, United States. Selbyville lies between 34.0289 Degrees North latitudes and 84.1986 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Selbyville, Delaware

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Where is Selbyville Located?

Selbyville is a city located in the Sussex County of Delaware, United States. Selbyville lies between 34.0289 Degrees North latitudes and 84.1986 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Selbyville city is 2878 people and the city has a total area of 3.53 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Selbyville, Delaware Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CitySelbyville
CountySussex County
StateDelaware
State CapitalDover
US RegionSouthern United States
Latitude38.4604° N
Longitude75.2241° W
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Land Area (sq mi)3.54
Water Area (sq mi)0.02
Total Area (sq mi)3.56
Population (2020 Census)2,933
Population Density (per sq mi)828.5
ZIP Codes19975
Area Code302
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code1063950
Congressional DistrictAt-large Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Selbyville

Transportation FeatureDetails
Airport NameDelaware Coastal Airport; Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport provides nearby commercial air service.
IATA CodeGED; SBY
PortNone
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 113, Delaware Route 17, Delaware Route 54, and Delaware Route 20
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo Amtrak passenger rail station is located in Selbyville. The nearest Amtrak rail service is available in Wilmington, Delaware.
Local Bus/Transit ServiceDART First State provides public transportation service in the Selbyville area through Sussex County routes.
  • U.S. Route 113 runs north-south through Selbyville and connects the town with Georgetown, Millsboro, Berlin, and communities along the Delmarva Peninsula.
  • Delaware Route 17 runs north-south through the Selbyville area and provides connections toward Roxana and Fenwick Island.
  • Delaware Route 54 runs east-west and connects Selbyville with communities toward the Maryland coast and Fenwick Island.
  • Delaware Route 20 provides an east-west connection between Selbyville and communities in southern Sussex County.

Top Places to Visit in Selbyville, Delaware

Landmark NameType
Selbyville Town HallHistoric Building
Selbyville Historic DistrictHistoric District
Johnson's FarmFarm and Family Attraction
Holts Landing State ParkState Park
Fenwick Island State ParkState Park
James Farm Ecological PreserveNature Preserve
Assawoman Wildlife AreaWildlife Area
DiscoverSea Shipwreck MuseumMuseum
Fenwick Island LighthouseHistoric Landmark
Delaware Botanic GardensBotanical Garden

Driving Distances from Selbyville, Delaware to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
FrankfordDelaware710 min
GeorgetownDelaware2735 min
Rehoboth BeachDelaware2735 min
LewesDelaware3445 min
DoverDelaware551 hr
Ocean CityMaryland1015 min
SalisburyMaryland2835 min
BerlinMaryland1725 min
MilfordDelaware521 hr
WilmingtonDelaware1101 hr 50 min

Colleges and Universities in Selbyville, Delaware

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Delaware Technical Community College — Owens CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer and technical education
University of DelawarePublicUniversityResearch and higher education
Wesley College at University of DelawarePublicUniversityHigher education programs
Salisbury UniversityPublicUniversityRegional public university

Waterbodies in Selbyville, Delaware

Assawoman Bay, Dirickson Creek, Roy Creek, Little Assawoman Bay, Assawoman Canal

Golf Courses in Selbyville, Delaware

Bayside Resort Golf Club, Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club, Salt Pond Golf Club, The Peninsula Golf & Country Club

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Selbyville, Delaware

Landmark NameType
Selbyville Historic DistrictHistoric District
Selbyville Town HallHistoric Building
Holts Landing State ParkState Park
Fenwick Island State ParkState Park
James Farm Ecological PreserveNature Preserve
Assawoman Wildlife AreaWildlife Area
DiscoverSea Shipwreck MuseumMuseum
Fenwick Island LighthouseHistoric Landmark
Delaware Botanic GardensBotanical Garden
Johnson's FarmFarm and Family Attraction

Waterbodies in Selbyville, Delaware

Assawoman Bay, Dirickson Creek, Roy Creek, Little Assawoman Bay, Assawoman Canal

Golf Courses in Selbyville, Delaware

Bayside Resort Golf Club, Bear Trap Dunes Golf Club, Salt Pond Golf Club, The Peninsula Golf & Country Club

Selbyville, Delaware — Key Historical Facts

  • Selbyville was founded in the 18th century and developed as an agricultural community in southern Sussex County.
  • The town was named for the Selby family, who were among the early settlers in the area.
  • Selbyville was incorporated in 1902 as the town grew around farming, trade, and transportation routes.
  • The arrival of the railroad helped connect Selbyville with other communities on the Delmarva Peninsula and supported local agricultural commerce.
  • Selbyville later became closely associated with the poultry industry, which became an important part of the economy of southern Delaware.

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