Milton in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Milton
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010
1. Milton Marker
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 The 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 1987.
Location. 38° 46.275′ N, 75° 18.876′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Federal Street (Delaware Route 5) near New Street, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rising Sun Lodge #4, F. & A.M., P.H.A. (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct
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2. Milton Marker, looking south along Federal Street
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Also see . . . Milton Delaware history. Originally settled in 1672, it was once known as "Head of the Broadkill" for its geographic location at the head of the Broadkill River. This location, just a few miles from Delaware Bay and Atlantic Ocean, was ideal for shipbuilding in days of old. Many shipbuilders and sea captains lived and worked in Milton... renamed in honor of the English poet John Milton. Milton is the birthplace of five governors, a town divided in allegiance during the Civil War, home to many officers who participated in the famous War of 1812, and rich in both agricultural and political facts and figures... (Submitted on November 4, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
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3. Milton Marker, looking back north along Federal Street
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4. Milton
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5. Town of Milton , named in honor of the English poet John Milton - Statue
at Governor's Walk Park, Sculptor- Paul Rendel
John Milton
Poet and Philosopher
December 9, 1608 - November 8, 1674
" Give me the liberty to know, to utter and to argue freely
according to conscience, above all liberties"
Poet and Philosopher
December 9, 1608 - November 8, 1674
" Give me the liberty to know, to utter and to argue freely
according to conscience, above all liberties"
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6. Milton Statue
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7. Milton Statue closeup...his epic, Paradise Lost
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8. Milton ' Governor's Walk
Samuel Paynter Joseph Maull James Ponder
1768-1845 1781-1846 1819-1897
Gov. Of Delaware Gov. Of Delaware Gov. Of Delaware
David Hazzard Joseph Carey
1781-1864 1845-1924
Gov. Of Delaware Gov. Of Wyoming
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9. Milton's Wagamans Pond on west side
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10. Broadkill River in downtown historic Milton at Memorial Park, on east side
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11. Milton " The Land of Holly
* see nearby markers
Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 750 times since then and 78 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on November 4, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
