Interested in fun facts and the history of Georgetown, DE?
Then read on!
1. Georgetown is the county seat of Sussex County and the largest town in the county.
2. Georgetown was founded in 1791 and is one of the oldest towns in Delaware.
3. Georgetown is home to the historical Circle Park and its iconic roundabout, which has been featured in many films and television shows.
4. The town was named after George Washington, who visited the area in 1781 while on a tour of Delaware.
5. Georgetown is home to the Sussex County Fair, which is one of the oldest fairs in America, having first been held in 1769.
6. Georgetown is known as the "Tulip Capital of Delaware" due to its annual tulip-planting festival and display of more than 18,000 colorful tulips throughout the town every spring.
7. Georgetown is home to several colleges, including Delaware Technical Community College, Wesley College, and Wilmington University.