1955 Map of Harrington

About this map

Harrington serves as the central hub of this mid-1950s landscape, where the north-south and east-west lines of the Pennsylvania Railroad intersect. This junction created a thriving agricultural and transit center in Kent County, characterized by small crossroads like Reeves Crossing and Marvels Crossroads. The surrounding terrain is defined by complex drainage networks, including the Murderkill River and several mill ponds like Killen Pond and McCauley Pond, which historically supported local industry. To the south of the main town, the presence of the Fairgrounds and Harrington Airfield indicates the community's role as a regional gathering place. The map captures a transition point in rural Delaware, showing established settlements like Houston and Williamsville alongside smaller family-named landmarks and the St Mark Ch that anchored these farming districts.