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The population of Selbyville is approximately 1,335 (1990).
The amount of land area in Selbyville is 3.397 sq. kilometers.
Return to Index Selbyville location: in southeast Delaware near the Maryland border.
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History & History Related Items Selbyville history: Referred to as Sandy Beach long ago, the area began as a 250 acre tract at the headj of the St. Martin's River. Soon a gristmill and sawmill were built on this spot. Sampson Selby came here and opened a store. He began accepting packages for delivery in 1842 at his store, Selbyville. From 1918 until the late 1930's, Selbyville was the main supplier of strawberries for the entire east coast! Return to Index Selbyville attractions: Selbyville is not far from the Great Cypress Swamp. Although access is limited, roads along the edges of the swamp give a small view of this stand of Cypress trees. Return to Index
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