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Sussex County Markers

BROADKILN HUNDRED SC 28


Originally known as Broadkill Hundred, after creek of that name, kill being Dutch word for creek. Name changed by General Assembly 1833 when Georgetown Hundred was set off. In 1835 Act was repealed, and Broadkiln Hundred embraced same territory as before 1833. Georgetown Hundred again set off in 1861.


SC-28

LOCATION: Marker is inactive/removed. Milford Lewes Road, South of Waples Pond 21.6 miles from Georgetown Square via Belltown.

The Delaware Public Archives operates a historical markers program as part of its mandate. Markers are placed at historically significant locations and sites across the state. For more information on this program, please contact Moira Conlan at (302) 744-5035

Last Updated: Wednesday, 31-Oct-2007 10:34:50 EDT
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