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

Milton

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

1. Milton Marker

Inscription. Located at the head of the Broadkill River, Milton became an important point for the shipping of agricultural products during the 18th century. A thriving shipbuilding industry supported the growth of the community, with large numbers of vessels being produced by local shipyards. Once known as Osborne’s Landing and Head-of-the-Broadkill, the town was renamed Milton in 1807 and incorporated by the State Legislature on March 17, 1865.

Erected by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-82.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1875.

Location. 38° 47.271′ N, 75° 18.938′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Broadkill Hundred. It is on Union Street (Delaware Route 5) near Beach Highway ( Route 16), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milton DE 19968, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American

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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: Milton Public School #196-C (approx. 0.2 miles away); 406 Union Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); 337 Union Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); 326 Union Street (approx. half a mile away); 315 Union Street (approx. half a mile away); 316 Union Street (approx. half a mile away); Carey Storehouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Carey House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.

Milton Marker, looking south along Union Street (State Route 5) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

2. Milton Marker, looking south along Union Street (State Route 5)

Milton Marker, near the intersection of Route 5 , and Beach Highway, Route 16 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

3. Milton Marker, near the intersection of Route 5 , and Beach Highway, Route 16

Milton Marker on Union Street, (DE 5) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

4. Milton Marker on Union Street, (DE 5)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 728 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on October 31, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.