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Lewes, at the mouth of Delaware Bay near Cape Henlopen State Park, was founded in 1631 as Delaware's first European settlement. Its historic district, beaches and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal draw year-round residents and second-home buyers.
Lewes is an incorporated city in eastern Sussex County where the Delaware Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, at the northern end of the Delaware beach area. Cape Henlopen State Park borders the town, and the Junction and Breakwater Trail connects Lewes with Rehoboth Beach. Many properties attract seasonal or second-home buyers, and homes in the historic district may be subject to local review for exterior changes.