Church Creek Community

Church Creek is a planned residential subdivision located in Magnolia, Delaware, within Kent County. Home construction in the community began in the early 2000s, with recorded subdivision plans for Church Creek Phase I appearing in the Kent County and DelDOT archives in the late 1990s. The neighborhood was created as a deed‑restricted community with a homeowners association responsible for maintaining common areas, managing architectural standards, and enforcing the recorded Deed Restrictions. This structure was intended to preserve a consistent neighborhood appearance and to help protect long‑term property values for residents.

Magnolia, Delaware

Magnolia is a small incorporated town in Kent County that traces its origins to land once owned by the Duke of York and was formally incorporated in 1885. The town’s founders laid out Magnolia with a distinctive circular boundary—one‑quarter mile in radius—to symbolize brotherhood, and the community was named for the magnolia tree, believed to be the Duke of York’s favorite. Today Magnolia remains a close‑knit town within the Dover metropolitan area, known for its historic homes, churches, and longstanding agricultural roots.

History of Magnolia, Delaware (from the Town of Magnolia)

Explore Magnolia’s history on the official Town website.