Milton in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Holly Industry
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 15, 2023
1. The Holly Industry Marker
Inscription.
The Holly Industry. . Considered the last cash crop of the growing season, the growth of the holly tree resulted in the establishment of a major export industry during the early 20th century in Delaware. By the 1930s, Milton became known as "The Land of Holly," with Delaware the leading producer and exporter in the nation. Charles G. Jones Sr. of Milton, a fertilizer salesman, started his business in 1906 and became the state's most successful exporter. Known as "Jones, The Holly Wreath Man," his creative marketing and quality products resulted in the sale of local goods throughout the United States and foreign countries. In 1939, the American Holly was designated as the state tree.
Considered the last cash crop of the growing season, the growth of the holly tree resulted in the establishment of a major export industry during the early 20th century in Delaware. By the 1930s, Milton became known as "The Land of Holly," with Delaware the leading producer and exporter in the nation. Charles G. Jones Sr. of Milton, a fertilizer salesman, started his business in 1906 and became the state's most successful exporter. Known as "Jones, The Holly Wreath Man," his creative marketing and quality products resulted in the sale of local goods throughout the United States and foreign countries. In 1939, the American Holly was designated as the state tree.
Erected 2022 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-165.)
Location. 38° 46.721′ N, 75° 18.578′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Chandler Street east of Union Street (Delaware Route 5), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 Union St, Milton DE 19968, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 15, 2023
2. The Holly Industry Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
