As president, he was responsible for developing the Railroad in Delaware's rural areas, and by extension, the town's existence.

Felton was incorporated on February 2, 1861, and passenger rail service would continue to the town until the early 1950s.

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6 square miles (1.6 km2), all land.

U.S. Route 13 runs north-south through Felton on Dupont Highway, heading north toward Dover and south toward Harrington.

Delaware Route 12 runs east-west through Felton on Main Street, heading west toward Greensboro, Maryland and east toward Frederica.

[10] DART First State provides bus service to Felton along Route 117, which heads north toward Camden to connect to the local bus routes serving the Dover area and south toward Harrington.

[15] Trash and recycling collection in Felton is provided under contract by Waste Management.