Argos Corner (also referred to as Argo Corners) is an

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in Sussex County,

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, United States. Argos Corner is located along

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(DE 1) southeast of

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. It is a neighborhood consisting of one main road (Argos Corner Road), which used to be old DE 14. Argos Corner Road is perpendicular to Slaughter Beach Road. There are two businesses on Argos Corner Road: Taylor Marine Center (a boating store and repair center), and War Relics (a store specializing in the sale of military relics and paraphernalia). Former Delaware Governor

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once lived in Argos Corner.

History

Argo's population was 31 in 1900.

References

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