We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Upper Darby. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Upper Darby.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Upper Darby. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Upper Darby.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Upper Darby. Our list includes 6 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Upper Darby.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Upper Darby ...
Looking for more information about Upper Darby? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Upper Darby, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Upper Darby.
Adding Upper Darby to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Upper Darby in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Upper Darby was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Upper Darby post office opened in 1849.
If you're interested in how the shape of Pennsylvania's counties, including Delaware, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around Upper Darby - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 610 code has been Overlayed with one of the following codes: 484 or 835. New phone numbers in the Upper Darby area will be assigned with one of these codes: 610, 484 or 835. As a result, placing a call in the Upper Darby area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number).
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ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Upper Darby). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Upper Darby or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
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A copy of their list with background information can be found at: