Broadkill Hundred in Milton in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

406 Union Street

Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 26, 2026

1. 406 Union Street Marker

Inscription.
A Contributing Resource to the
Milton Historic District
National Register of Historic Places
listed 1982

C. 1867

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 1867.

Location. 38° 46.951′ N, 75° 18.807′ 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: 406 Union Street, Milton DE 19968, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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

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marker: 337 Union Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 326 Union Street (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 315 Union Street (about 700 feet away); 316 Union Street (about 700 feet away); Carey Storehouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carey House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pennewill House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lofland House (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.

406 Union Street. Late-nineteenth century. Rectangular three-bay two-story main core, single-pile, center-hall-plan. Original wood paneled shutters on first floor, louvered shutters on second floor. One-story shed-roofed rear wing. Wood frame with gray asbestos shingles probably over original weather board. Some Victorian trim on front porch. Private residence.

(Submitted on February 26, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.)

406 Union Street Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, February 26, 2026

2. 406 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 26 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.