Profile for Lewes, Delaware, DE

Lewes is on Delaware Bay.

Founded by Dutch colonists in 1631; the settlement was quickly wiped out in an Indian attack.

The community later developed as a commercial fishing port.

The British bombarded the city during the War of 1812. During World War II, towers were built along the beach to watch for German invaders.

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 3. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 1 per 1,000 people.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation listed the community as one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations in 2006.

Local festivals include:

• Boast the Coast Maritime Festival - Oct. 6, 2007
• Coast Day - Oct. 7, 2007
• Archaeology Festival - May 26-27, 2007
• Lewes Seafaring Days - June 22-23, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Cape Henlopen State Park

Historic sites and museums: Cannonball House Marine Museum, Lewes Historical Complex, Maull House, Zwaanendael Museum

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Pronunciations: LOO-iss

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Hotels (15)

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Parks (1)

Wineries (1)

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16% of Lewes residents report German ancestry, and 17% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Lewes ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Lewes was $32,685, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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43% of Lewes residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Lewes festival dates:

• Boast the Coast Maritime Festival - Oct. 6, 2007
• Coast Day - Oct. 7, 2007
• Archaeology Festival - May 26-27, 2007
• Lewes Seafaring Days - June 22-23, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Lewes, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $526.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,241.

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Newspapers in Lewes include Cape Gazette

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Sussex County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Lewes political report.

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The average commute time for Lewes workers is 28 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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Hotels in Lewes include Heritage Inn & Golf Club, Sleep Inn & Suites.

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