Broadkill Hundred in Milton in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Mathew Osbourne House
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 26, 2026
1. The Mathew Osbourne House Marker
During the 18th century, the village along the Broadkill was known as Osbourne's Landing
circa
1730
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1730.
Location. 38° 46.541′ N, 75° 18.464′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Broadkill Hundred. It is on Mill Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 313 Mill 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: Endeavor Lodge #17, A.F. & A.M. (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goshen Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Milton Fire Department, Inc. (about 800 feet away); 311 Chestnut Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lank House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Golden Rule Lodge #17, I.O.O.F. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Draper-Adkins House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sussex Trust Title & Safe Deposit Co. (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.
Also see . . . Milton Historic District - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form.
313 Mill(Submitted on February 26, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)Street. C. 1830. Double house, six-bay, single-pile over all,west block is two-story, three-bay center-hall frame with gable roof and classical corner pilasters, east block is one-story, three-bay center-hall frame with gable roof and dormer, split shingles exterior covering, vertical board door, center chimney is shared both blocks.
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Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 26, 2026
2. The Mathew Osbourne House Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 19 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
