Welcome to Broadkill Beach Horseshoe Crab Sanctuary
The beach, waters of the Delaware Bay, and the natural surroundings of Broadkill Beach have been beckoning people to enjoy its bounties since colonial times.
Believed to have been constructed circa 1830 by Joseph Carey, this is the oldest surviving commercial building in Milton. It was one of many such mercantile establishments that were located in the town during the economic boom years of the 19th . . . — — Map (db m37846) HM
Originally known as Cedar Hook Hundred. Before 1683 that part of hundred lying north of Cedar Creek formed part of St. Jones County, now Kent County. When Mispillion Creek was made northern boundary of Sussex County, the northern part of present . . . — — Map (db m36932) HM
Originally known as Cedar Hood Hundred. Before 1863 that part of hundred lying north of Cedar Creek was formed part of St. Jones County, now Kent County. When Mispillion Creek was made northern boundary of Sussex County, the northern part of present . . . — — Map (db m142585) HM
The individuals listed below have made considerable financial contributions to Ducks Unlimited's Delaware Bay Initiative in tribute to Mr. Milt Cooper.
Milt's lifelong dedication to Ducks Unlimited, with their mission of conserving, . . . — — Map (db m244780) HM
Draper-Adkins House
Has Been Placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
c.1840
— — Map (db m272167) HM
On June 21, 1848, the Grand Lodge of Delaware, Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons approved a petition from a group of local residents requesting the establishment of a Masonic Lodge in Milton. The charter for Endeavor Lodge #17 of Frederica, which . . . — — Map (db m245145) HM
St. John the Baptist began as an Anglican church 2.5 miles southwest of here on what is now Gravel Hill Road. It was consecrated in 1728 but deteriorated in hard times. Regular Episcopal worship ended in 1799. When services resumed, this building . . . — — Map (db m282789) HM
The origins of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows
can be traced to the creation of beneficial trade
societies in England. Composed of craftsmen who
practiced a variety of different or "odd" occupations,
the purpose of these organizations was . . . — — Map (db m69352) HM
In 1801 funds were raised to support the building of a place of worship for local Methodists. On January 16, 1802, church trustees purchased land here on a rising ground beautifully situated for that purpose. A frame chapel was erected soon . . . — — Map (db m38402) HM
A local society of Methodists was organized and meeting in this community by the 1790s. The first meetings were held in the homes of its members. On July 7, 1801, the group initiated the subscription of funds to establish a permanent place of . . . — — Map (db m38358) HM
Born on May 18, 1781, he was the son of local residents John and Mary Houston Hazzard. Like his father, he engaged in extensive mercantile and agricultural pursuits. As a young man he was a local magistrate and an officer in the State Militia during . . . — — Map (db m37561) HM
Born on May 18, 1781, to John and Mary Houston Hazzard, David Hazzard, like his father, engaged in mercantile and agricultural pursuits, going on to serve as local magistrate and an officer in the State Militia during the War of 1812. He was elected . . . — — Map (db m232596) HM
A lifelong resident of this community, James Ponder was born October 31, 1819, the son of John and Hester Milby Ponder. His father was a successful merchant who was active in local political affairs. After receiving his education in the academies of . . . — — Map (db m245269) HM
Born in Lewes on September 6, 1781, he was the son of John and Mary Marsh Maull. Choosing to become a physician, he studied medicine with Doctor Jacob Wolfe. By 1803 he had moved to Milton, where he served the medical needs of local residents for . . . — — Map (db m228449) HM
Born in Lewes in 1781, Joseph Maull would become a physician and move to Milton by 1803. Appointed to serve as Sussex County Trustee of the Poor in 1810, he would join the State Militia during the War of 1812 and help defend Lewes during the British . . . — — Map (db m232594) HM
Born in Milton on January 19, 1845, he was the son of merchant Robert H. Carey and his wife, Susan. Educated in local schools, he later attended Union College and received his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. An active supporter of . . . — — Map (db m37728) HM
A native and lifelong resident of this area, Samuel Paynter was born at Drawbridge on the Broadkill River on August 24, 1768. He was a successful merchant, farmer, and mill-owner, whose prosperity was closely linked to the commerce of the river. . . . — — Map (db m37562) HM
This ribbon of green connects Wagamans Pond and the Milton Memorial Park. The walkway is dedicated to these five Milton men who became leaders of state.
Samuel Painter, 1768 - 1845, Gov. of Delaware
David Hazzard, 1781 - 1864, Gov. of . . . — — Map (db m232851) HM
Native Americans
Native Americans established the first human settlements on the Delmarva Peninsula about 12,000 years ago. They were drawn to the abundance of fish, shellfish, waterfowl, and other resources in the region. Native American . . . — — Map (db m244516) HM
Since ancient times the holly tree has been a decorative symbol of the winter holiday season. The abundant growth of this colorful evergreen in Delaware resulted in the establishment of a major export industry during the first half of the 20th . . . — — Map (db m37399) HM
Considered the last cash crop of the growing season, the growth of the holly tree resulted in the establishment of a major export industry during the early 20th century in Delaware. By the 1930s, Milton became known as "The Land of Holly," with . . . — — Map (db m232847) HM
In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice
Jacob H. Gramfield
James Reed
Joseph T. Winn, Jr.
William Y. Conwell
Robert L. Short
William K. Marvel
Charles A. Madjarosy
Franklin Gilbert
Gilbert G. . . . — — Map (db m232900) WM
Bryan Stevenson grew up in Milton, Delaware. A widely acclaimed public interest lawyer, he is the Founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative, and has dedicated his career to helping the poor, the incarcerated, and the condemned. . . . — — Map (db m232898) HM
Milton
Historic District
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Lank House
C. 1876 — — Map (db m206419) HM
This two-story, late 19th century Victorian house was constructed in phases by the Robbins family between 1860-1909 and came to replace a modest structure built by David Robbins Sr. in the early 1800s. The most notable change made was a two-story . . . — — Map (db m114435) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m37125) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m243002) HM
Like many local communities, Milton was plagued by numerous destructive fires during the 19th century. By the 1890s, citizens were calling for the establishment of a fire department to protect the town and surrounding area. The effort was ultimately . . . — — Map (db m37395) HM
On October 22, 1857, land at this location was
conveyed to members of the Methodist Protestant
Church. Construction of a house of worship was
completed soon thereafter. The congregation
consisted largely of persons who were employed
in the . . . — — Map (db m38284) HM
The Milton Library Association was organized in
January 1875, and incorporated in March 1883. The
first library consisted of one bookcase in Welchs
Store. Books were donated by members who paid
an annual fee for user privileges. In later . . . — — Map (db m37729) HM
In an effort to remedy deplorable school facility conditions, philanthropist P.S. du Pont dedicated a substantial portion of his wealth towards the construction of African American schools during the 1920s. Milton Public School #196-C, which stood . . . — — Map (db m142586) HM
The Fox Theatre, built ca. 1914 and opened in 1919, was an Art Deco movie house featuring silent films and later sound pictures. During World War II, the theater was used for fund-raising efforts and sold war bonds and stamps, and collected vinyl . . . — — Map (db m291814) HM
In February 1885, the Delaware Legislature authorized the Queen Anne's Railroad, a Maryland corporation formed the previous year. to extend its lines across the state to Lewes, to establish a direct link between Baltimore and the coast. On August . . . — — Map (db m283585) HM
The roots of African-American Masonry in this country can be traced to the period of the American Revolution, when founder Prince Hall and others established the first Masonic Lodge for men of color in Boston, Massachusetts. By the early 19th . . . — — Map (db m296428) HM
With expansion of settlement away from coastal areas in the early 18th century, there was a growing need for houses of worship to be located nearer to the homes of the settlers. In the spring of 1728, a frame chapel was constructed approximately . . . — — Map (db m38629) HM
Like the Native Americans before them, the European settlers of the 17th and 18th centuries utilized the Broadkill River as a means of transportation. Clearing of lands resulted in an abundance of grain and wood products. To transport these . . . — — Map (db m37397) HM
The first vessel of record constructed on the river was the shallop BROAD KILL, which was registered in Philadelphia in 1737. Like many of the early products of local shipyards, it was an open boat designed for sailing the sheltered water of rivers . . . — — Map (db m37398) HM
On October 14, 1869, a group of local residents gathered for the purpose of organizing and electing trustees for a Methodist Protestant church near Reynolds Mills. The following month, land was obtained to serve as a site for a house of worship. . . . — — Map (db m169916) HM
Sussex Trust Title
& Safe Deposit Co.
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
1901 — — Map (db m232853) HM
Theodore S. Wilson purchased this house in 1866 for $300.00 He was a Ship's Carpenter who built 2-mast schooners on Milton's waterfront between 1873 - 1883.
The 1-story addition was added in 1965 by James and . . . — — Map (db m294270) HM
Organized in 1838, a Methodist Society then called the "Coolspring Methodist Episcopal Meeting House" began holding meetings in a schoolhouse situated on a nearby farm owned by Mrs. Jane Warrington. Trustees were elected and incorporated "to build . . . — — Map (db m125876) HM
The marshes at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge provide an important home for wood ducks. The male, or drake, is quite colorful, making him easier to identify than the brownish-gray female, or hen. Wood ducks feed on the surface of the water, . . . — — Map (db m244553) HM
This congregation was formally established in 1818 when a group of local Methodists obtained land on which to construct a house of worship from Aletta Clark. Known as Zion Methodist Episcopal Church, the small frame structure was located a short . . . — — Map (db m37100) HM
