Milton, Colonial town in Sussex County, Delaware.
Milton stands on the Broadkill River at the head of Delaware Bay, with Victorian and Colonial buildings spread across its 1.2 square mile area.
The settlement began in 1672 as Head of Broadkiln, receiving its current name in 1807 from the Delaware Legislature to honor poet John Milton.
The Federal Register Historic District contains 198 structures, including the Lydia Black Cannon Museum and the residences of former Delaware governors James Carey and David Hazzard.
The Delmarva Central Railroad connects Milton to Ellendale, while Delaware Route 5 and Route 16 provide main road access through the town center.
The Dogfish Head Brewery operates its main production facility in Milton, contributing to the industrial development of this Delaware riverside community.
Location: Sussex County
Inception: 1763
Elevation above the sea: 4 m
Website: http://milton.delaware.gov
GPS coordinates: 38.78000,-75.31280
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:32
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