Milton in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Queen Anne's Railroad
Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 19, 2024
1. Queen Anne's Railroad Marker
Inscription.
Queen Anne's Railroad. . In February 1885. the Delaware Legislature authorized the Queen Anne's Railroad, a Maryland corporation formed the previous year. to extend its lines across the state to Lewes, to establish a direct link between Baltimore and the coast. On August 29. 1897, the first passenger train arrived here greeted by residents of the town and surrounding countryside. A station was erected on this site in October of that year. Regular passenger and mail service was provided, and a wide variety of freight was shipped and received. Passenger service was discontinued in October 1931. This was the last major railroad built on Delmarva peninsula.
In February 1885. the Delaware Legislature authorized the Queen Anne's Railroad, a Maryland corporation formed the previous year. to extend its lines across the state to Lewes, to establish a direct link between Baltimore and the coast. On August 29. 1897, the first passenger train arrived here greeted by residents of the town and surrounding countryside. A station was erected on this site in October of that year. Regular passenger and mail service was provided, and a wide variety of freight was shipped and received. Passenger service was discontinued in October 1931. This was the last major railroad built on Delmarva peninsula.
Erected 2022 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-116.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 29, 1897.
Location. 38° 46.194′ N, 75° 18.786′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Rising Sun Lodge #4, F. & A.M., P.H.A. (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milton (about
Also see . . . Queen Anne's Railroad Society. An organization that is dedicated to the history of this railroad. They have a collection of maps and other information. (Submitted on April 20, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 19, 2024
2. Queen Anne's Railroad Marker wide view
Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 19, 2024
3. Milton Bike and Hiking Trail
The nearby section of the old rail line has been turned into a paved trail.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 20, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 59 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 20, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
