Broadkill Hundred in Milton in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Milton Public School #196-C
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2019
1. Milton Public School #196-C Marker
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Milton Public School #196-C. . In an effort to remedy deplorable school facility conditions, philanthropist P.S. du Pont dedicated a substantial portion of his wealth towards the construction of African American schools during the 1920s. Milton Public School #196-C, which stood at this location, was one of over 80 schools to be built with such funding. Designed by New Jersey architectural firm Guilbert and Betelle, construction of the two-room schoolhouse began circa 1921 and was completed the following year. In addition to classroom space, the schoolhouse also featured an attached kitchen where hot lunches were later prepared for students. Desegregation efforts during the 1950s and 60s saw students successfully integrate with the Milton Special School District, which became one of three towns to form the Cape Henlopen School District during 1969-1970. The school building collapsed in 2006, and on April 19, 2014 over 120 former students, teachers, friends and family attended a reunion luncheon in Georgetown to remember their shared history and ensure the continuation of the school's legacy.
In an effort to remedy deplorable school facility conditions, philanthropist P.S. du Pont dedicated a substantial portion of his wealth towards the construction of African American schools during the 1920s. Milton Public School #196-C, which stood at this location, was one of over 80 schools to be built with such funding. Designed by New Jersey architectural firm Guilbert and Betelle, construction of the two-room schoolhouse began circa 1921 and was completed the following year. In addition to classroom space, the schoolhouse also featured an attached kitchen where hot lunches were later prepared for students. Desegregation efforts during the 1950s and 60s saw students successfully integrate with the Milton Special School District, which became one of three towns to form the Cape Henlopen School District during 1969-1970. The school building collapsed in 2006, and on April 19, 2014 over 120 former students, teachers, friends and family attended a reunion luncheon in Georgetown to remember their shared history and ensure the continuation of the school's legacy.
Erected 2014 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number
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NC-241.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 2014.
Location. 38° 47.276′ N, 75° 18.742′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Broadkill Hundred. It is on Broadkill Road (Delaware Route 16) close to Bennett Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 Broadkill Road, Milton DE 19968, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Milton (approx. 0.2 miles away); 406 Union Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); 337 Union Street (approx.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 11, 2019
More about this marker. While this marker is located in Sussex County, it carries the "NC" numbering scheme used in New Castle County. This marker appears in the updated online records of the Delaware Public Archives as being marker number "SC-241".
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
