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Bullseye-Ferry Landing

SC-172: Before Dutch control of what is now Sussex County, Native American Iwatama Socuum held “Long Reach,” now Bullseye-Ferry Landing Preserve. After 1674, when the Dutch left, it was held by the Waples family and later, the Faucett family. In 1696, Peter Waples established a Ferry across the Indian River from this location for travelers […]



Indian River Hundred

SC-53: So named in 1706. This hundred together with Lewes and Rehoboth, Broadkill and Cedar Creek hundreds formed what the early settlers called “Old Sussex.” Installed in 1932. Marker Photo Gallery: Resources Related to Millsboro: Location: 26414 Jersey Road, Millsboro, DE 19966 Links to more resources: