Broadkill Hundred in Milton in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
316 Union Street
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 26, 2026
1. 316 Union 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° 46.835′ N, 75° 18.756′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Broadkill Hundred. It is on Union Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 316 Union 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: 315 Union Street (a few steps from this marker); Carey Storehouse (within shouting distance of this marker); 326 Union Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Carey House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pennewill House (about 400 feet away); Lofland House (about 400 feet away); 118 Broad Street (about 500 feet away); In Recognition Of Bryan Stevenson (about 600 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
316 Union Street. Robert Wilson House. Mid-nineteenth century. "L-shape structure. Front section three-bay center-hall-plan two stories with two-story,single-pile rear wing. Both sections gable roofed. White aluminum siding over original exterior siding. Original shutters on second story of front. Large modern six-car garage at rear of property. Private residence.(Submitted on February 26, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)
Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 26, 2026
2. 316 Union 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.
