Millsboro in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Ableman Homestead
An inn, one of several built in Delaware towns during this period, was established on this corner at the end of the 18th century and remained open until the end of the 19th century. This site was purchased by Abel Ableman and occupied from 1902 until 1987, and the old inn was used as the family home for the family of Abel and Fannie Ableman including sons Benjamin, Maurice, Louie and Meyer, and daughters Pearl Greenberg and Minnie Goldstrum.
A contribution towards the purchase of this facility by the Town of Millsboro was provided in 1992 in loving memory of the Ableman family by Abel Ableman's youngest son, Meyer, a resident of Millsboro since his birth.
Erected by The Town of Millsboro, Delaware.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 38° 35.493′ N, 75° 17.487′ W. Marker is in Millsboro, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is on Main Street (Delaware Route 24) south of West State Street (County Road 326), on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 229 Main St,
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Regionally, this marker is on Delawares Beaches. It is also 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: Millsboro's Oldest Commercial Structure: The Benjamin Burton Store, a part of the town's history (within shouting distance of this marker); Ball Theatre/Millstone Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of John J. Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Mark's Episcopal Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grace United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Home of Richard S. Cordrey (about 700 feet away); Indian River Hundred (approx. Ό mile away); Askekesky (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Millsboro.
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.
Additional commentary.
1. About the replacement marker
While the inscriptions are identical between this marker and the one it replaced, it has been given its own profile because of the change in materials. See FAQ 29 for details.
— Submitted October 6, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 236 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
