Delaware County is named for the Delaware River. Delaware County is adjacent to the city-county of Philadelphia. Delaware County is one of four counties in the United States to border a state with which it shares the same name.
Delaware County communities embraces cultural equality, diversity, inclusion, equity and has many positive-minded, inspiring and motivated people as well as historic business-friendly communities.
The western portion of Philadelphia International Airport is located in Delaware County. Several universities and colleges are located in the county including Swarthmore College, Villanova University and Widener University.
Darby was home to the Hilldale Club, the 1925 Colored World Series Champions. Delaware County is the home of one of oldest baseball leagues in the country, the Delco League.
Delaware County residents and local businesses are rolling out the best “Welcome to Delaware County” welcome mat to new entrepreneurs, new startups, business founders, new residents and more value-added businesses.