Broadkill Hundred in Milton in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Milton

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

1. Milton Marker

Inscription. Located at the head of the Broadkill River, Milton became an important point for the shipping of agricultural products during the 18th century. A thriving shipbuilding industry supported the growth of the community, with large numbers of vessels being produced by local shipyards. Once known as Osborne’s Landing and Head-of-the-Broadkill, the town was renamed Milton in 1807 and incorporated by the State Legislature on March 17, 1865.

Erected by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-83.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1987.

Location. 38° 46.275′ N, 75° 18.876′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Broadkill Hundred. It is on Federal Street (Delaware Route 5) near New Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Federal St, Milton DE 19968, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the

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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: Rising Sun Lodge #4, F. & A.M., P.H.A. (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Queen Anne's Railroad (about 700 feet away); 428 Chestnut Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); 419 Chestnut Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); 411 Federal Street (approx. ¼ mile away); T.S. Wilson House (approx. ¼ mile away); Goshen United Methodist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); 403 Chestnut Street (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.

Also see . . . Milton Delaware history. Originally settled in 1672, it was once known as "Head of the Broadkill" for its geographic location at the head of the Broadkill River. This location, just a few miles from Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean, was ideal for shipbuilding

Milton Marker, looking south along Federal Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

2. Milton Marker, looking south along Federal Street

in days of old. Many shipbuilders and sea captains lived and worked in Milton... renamed in honor of the English poet John Milton. Milton is the birthplace of five governors, a town divided in allegiance during the Civil War, home to many officers who participated in the famous War of 1812, and rich in both agricultural and political facts and figures... (Submitted on November 4, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)

Milton Marker, looking back north along Federal Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

3. Milton Marker, looking back north along Federal Street

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

4. Milton

Town of Milton , named in honor of the English poet John Milton - Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

5. Town of Milton , named in honor of the English poet John Milton - Statue

at Governor's Walk Park, Sculptor- Paul Rendel
John Milton
Poet and Philosopher
December 9, 1608 - November 8, 1674
" Give me the liberty to know, to utter and to argue freely
according to conscience, above all liberties"

Milton Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

6. Milton Statue

Milton Statue closeup...his epic, Paradise Lost image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

7. Milton Statue closeup...his epic, Paradise Lost

Milton's Wagamans Pond on west side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

8. Milton's Wagamans Pond on west side

Broadkill River in downtown historic Milton at Memorial Park, on east side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

9. Broadkill River in downtown historic Milton at Memorial Park, on east side

Milton " The Land of Holly image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

10. Milton " The Land of Holly

* see nearby markers

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,287 times since then and 52 times this year. Last updated on March 14, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on November 4, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.