Broadkill Hundred in Milton in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
419 Chestnut Street
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 26, 2026
1. 419 Chestnut Street Marker
A Contributing Resource to the
Milton Historic District
National Register of Historic Places
listed 1982
C. 1860
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: 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 1860.
Location. 38° 46.377′ N, 75° 18.682′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Broadkill Hundred. It is on Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 419 Chestnut 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: T.S. Wilson House (within shouting distance of this marker); 428 Chestnut Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 403 Chestnut Street (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 411 Federal Street (about 500 feet away); Golden Rule Lodge #17, I.O.O.F. (about 600 feet away); Lank House (about 600 feet away); Goshen United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); 311 Chestnut Street (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.
Also see . . . Milton Historic District - National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
this page online
419 Chestnut St. - Bryan House. Rectangular, two-story, three-bay,single-pile main core, with'a large two-story lean-to addition and two smaller single-story lean-to additions on the rear, all of frame construction. The main core has a gabled roof of standing seam metal, and a molded box cornice with partial returns. The exterior walls of the house are covered with asbestos shingles. The symmetrically spaced windows are one-over-one double hung sashes with plain trim; the facade door is centrally located and also has plain trim.A single-tier porch extends across most of the facade and has been enclosed. A gable-roofed garage is located to the rear. Private residence.(Submitted on February 26, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 26, 2026
2. 419 Chestnut Street 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 24 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
