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.
Installed in 1989.
Public Archives Commission, 1989
661 Federal Street, Milton, DE 19968
Related Topics: Broadkill River, City, Head-of-the-Broadkill, Historical Markers, Milton, Osborne's Landing, Shipbuilding industry, Shipping, Sussex County, Town
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