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

• Richard Alan Reid Obituary (2026) - Frederica, DE - Berry-Short Funeral Homes, Inc. - Milford Chapel Legacy | Obituary · Sep 21
• Frederica Town Council could pass ordinance banning data centers Delaware Public Media · Sep 3
• Holy Cross High School looks to expand with new campus near Frederica WDEL · Aug 27
• Delaware Lyft driver carjacked at gunpoint in Frederica WBOC TV · Jul 6
• William H. Cubbage III Obituary Aug 12, 2026 Short Funeral Services, Inc. · Aug 12

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📰 Local News

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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

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🏫 Schools in Frederica

• Lake Forest East Elementary School

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

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