Broadkill Hundred in Milton in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Carey House
c. 1810
Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 29, 2025
1. Carey House Marker
Childhood home of Wyoming Governor & first U.S. Senator from Wyoming Joseph Maull Carey
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1810.
Location. 38° 46.785′ N, 75° 18.761′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Broadkill Hundred. It is on Broad Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 Broad St, Milton DE 19968, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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: Pennewill House (within shouting distance of this marker); Carey Storehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Lofland House (within shouting distance of this marker); 118 Broad Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 316 Union Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 315 Union Street (about 300 feet away); In Recognition Of Bryan Stevenson (about 300 feet away); 124 Broad Street (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.
Also see . . .
1. Milton Historic District - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form.
this page online
106 Broad Street. C. 1870. Two-story, six-bay frame house originally built as a two-story, three-bay frame house, original section has an interior gable end chimney and east wall covered in shingle while remainder of house has sawn weatherboard siding, west section is narrower than east half and has a central chimney stack, gable roof, frame and post porch over middle two bays,rear one-story wing.(Submitted on December 29, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
2. Joseph Maull Carey - National Association of Governors. (Submitted on December 29, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
3. Joseph Maull Carey - WYOHistory.org. (Submitted on December 29, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
Photographed by Pete Skillman, December 29, 2025
2. Carey House Marker - wide view
Marker is located on the house to the right of the front door.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2025, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
