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

Milton Public Library

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

1. Milton Public Library Marker

Inscription. The Milton Library Association was organized in January 1875, and incorporated in March 1883. The first library consisted of one bookcase in Welch’s Store. Books were donated by members who paid an annual fee for user privileges. In later years the library was moved to a building on Front Street where it operated under the sponsorship of the Milton New Century Club. For a time it was housed on the second floor of the Palmer Building on Federal Street above the Milton Post Office. In 1920 the library was moved to the Odd Fellows Building on Chestnut Street, where it continued to operate until moving to this location. In desperate need of additional space, efforts to obtain a new facility were initiated in the 1970s. With the assistance of Federal funds, the Conwell Building was purchased by Sussex County on September 15, 1978. Built by William W. Conwell, the structure had housed a variety of businesses since its construction in 1912-13. Following extensive renovation, the library was opened under county management in July 1980. Responding to a growing demand for services, adjoining property

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was purchased in 1998, and plans to construct a major addition were begun. Funding for the project was provided by Sussex County, the State of Delaware, and the Friends of the Milton Public Library. The expanded facility was opened in December 2004.

Erected 2004 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-196.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1875.

Location. 38° 46.728′ N, 75° 18.663′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Broadkill Hundred. It is on Union Street (Delaware Route 5), on the left when traveling south. Located at the library, between Magnolia Street and Federal Street. 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 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.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

2. Milton Public Library Marker

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: A different marker also named Governor David Hazzard (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Milton Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Ships and Men (within shouting distance of this marker); Milton Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Shipbuilding on the Broadkill (within shouting distance of this marker); In Recognition Of Bryan Stevenson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Governor David Hazzard (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Milton Public Library and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

3. Milton Public Library and Marker

Milton Public Library and Marker seen along Union Street (State Route 5) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

4. Milton Public Library and Marker seen along Union Street (State Route 5)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 869 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 11, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.