Port Penn: Community & Culture
Within Port Penn you'll find 1 library, 1 cultural organization.
- 16.9 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Delaware 2.7/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | WOODLAWN LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 571-7425 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 2020 W. 9TH STREET, WILMINGTON DE 19805 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.8 mi |
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
| Churches · County total | 605 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF — county aggregate
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (10)
Ashton Historic District
Augustine Beach Hotel
Cleaver House
Dilworth House
Grose, Robert, House
Hazel Glen
Liston Range Rear Light Station
Nelson, John B., House
Port Penn Historic District
Windsor
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | NEW CASTLE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 2 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Port Penn+DE |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=19807 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=19807 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=19807 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=19807 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 439 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 497 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 49 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 125 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Bellanca Airfield Museum
John M Cleveland Civil War Museum
Amstel House Museum
New Castle Court House Museum
Old Sheriff's House
Ticket Office New Castle - Frenchtown Railroad
George Read II House
Dutch House Museum
New Castle Old Libary Museum
Iron Hill Museum
William’s Greenbank Aquarium
Delaware Children's Museum
Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage
Old Swedes Church
Old First Presbyterian Church
Attractions (15)
Bellanca Airfield Museum
John M Cleveland Civil War Museum
Amstel House Museum
New Castle Court House Museum
Old Sheriff's House
Ticket Office New Castle - Frenchtown Railroad
George Read II House
Dutch House Museum
New Castle Old Libary Museum
Iron Hill Museum
Pennsville Historical Society & Museum
William’s Greenbank Aquarium
Delaware Children's Museum
Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage
Old Swedes Church
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 3.40 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | moderate |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 2 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 13.72 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |