Frederica, Delaware

About Frederica

Set in the central part of Delaware, Frederica is a small town counting 1,131 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Frederica is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.74 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 650 residents per square mile.

📰 Frederica News Today

• William H. Cubbage III Obituary Aug 12, 2026 Short Funeral Services, Inc. · Aug 12
• VIDEO | Tornado confirmed to have struck near Frederica Monday night WDEL · Jul 25
• Delaware Lyft driver carjacked at gunpoint in Frederica WBOC TV · Jul 7
• 7 DE Admin. Code 1102 Natural Minor Permit Applications: 7-Eleven, Inc Delaware.gov · May 27
• Eddie Armstead, Jr. Obituary | Pippin Funeral Home, Inc. | Wyoming, DE Tribute Archive · Aug 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Frederica Unique

• The only place in America named Frederica — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Delaware — one of 79 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

📍 Neighborhoods in Frederica

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🍽️ Where to Eat in Frederica

• Frederica Pizza & Pasta House

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Frederica

• Lake Forest East Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Frederica

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