Lynnfield, Delaware

Lynnfield is a suburban community in New Castle County, Delaware, United States.[1] Lynnfield is located northwest of the intersection of Delaware Route 3 and Baynard Boulevard, northeast of Wilmington.

Lynnfield, Delaware
Subdivision
Lynnfield
Lynnfield
Coordinates: 39°47′20″N 75°30′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle
Elevation
253 ft (77 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)302
GNIS feature ID217118[1]

Lynnfield consists of 167 houses. Housing at the subdivision was constructed in 1952 by Franklin Builders and was the first community in the area whose homes were all air-conditioned. There was a single transit line that connected Lynnfield to Wilmington.[2] The Lynnfield Civic Association was formed to deal with local issues, and it published the bimonthly bulletin "The Lynnfielder."[3]

In 1970, approximately 300 cars had their tires deflated in Lynnfield in an apparent Halloween prank.[4] During the 1970s, York Air Conditioning advertised the longevity of their products by pointing to the fact that the machines in Lynnfield were still working 20 years later.[2]

Flooding along Shellpot Creek and its tributaries has been a concern to residents, as erosion is caused by upstream development.[2] There was a mosquito control program funded by donations from residents.[5] A drainage ditch that emptied into Stoney Run was identified as a safety issue for children. As a result, Steven and Ann Zetlin built a fence, which upset some members of the Civic Association because it conflicted with a deed restriction.[6]

The community is served by the Brandywine School District.[2]

References
  1. "Lynnfield". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Parks, Jim (January 26, 1995). "Baby Boom Town". The News Journal. p. 47. Retrieved September 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Lynnfield Civic Group Names Staff Nominees". The Morning News. April 3, 1956. p. 20. Retrieved September 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "Lynnefield Deflaters Halt About 300 Cars". The News Journal. October 27, 1970. p. 29. Retrieved September 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Lynnfield Civic Association to Hold Yule Light Contest". The News Journal. December 6, 1956. p. 48. Retrieved September 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. Jackson, Michael (May 8, 1981). "Lynnefield couple 'fences' with civic unit". The News Journal. p. 18. Retrieved September 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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