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Charles G. Jones, Sr.

 
 
Charles G. Jones, Sr. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 15, 2023
1. Charles G. Jones, Sr. Marker
Inscription.
These holly trees symbolize respect & gratitude to
Charles G. Jones, Sr.
"The Holly Wreath Man"

His company shipped local natural
christmas decorations nationwide
& Milton became known as
"The Land Of Holly"

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & ForestryIndustry & Commerce.
 
Location. 38° 46.722′ N, 75° 18.583′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Union Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 Union St, Milton DE 19968, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Holly Industry (here, next to this marker); Shipbuilding on the Broadkill (within shouting distance of this marker); Ships and Men (within shouting distance of this marker); Milton Public Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Milton (about 300 feet away); Milton Theatre (about 400 feet away); N.W. McGee House (about 400 feet away); Governor David Hazzard (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.
 
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Charles G. Jones, Sr. Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, September 15, 2023
2. Charles G. Jones, Sr. Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2023, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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