Milton is one of the little old Delaware towns that prospered through shipbuilding and shipping in the 19th century.  In 1807, the town was named Milton by the General Assembly in honor of English poet John Milton and incorporated in 1865. 

Sightsee through the Historic District and you’ll look upon 188 contributing buildings and one contributing site, encompassing residential, commercial, religious and public/institutional land uses. The District is interesting in that in it you’ll see a wider variety of architecture from the late nineteenth century than any other similarly sized town in the county. One property, the William Betts Building, is now the Milton Library.   Three other properties are on the National Register: eighteenth-century Hazzard House operated as the Governor’s B&B circa 1840, Adkins House, and circa 1875 Governor James Ponder House.

In the historic Town Center, you’ll have fun exploring dozens of small businesses, including famous King’s Ice Cream on Union Street, in operation since 1972. On Union as well is the Milton Theatre, a premier live show venue that features local, regional, and national acts in music, comedy, film, and more.

On the Governor’s Walk, located in the heart of this riverside community, you’ll discover the rich history and architectural treasures of this former center of shipbuilding and maritime commerce. The Delaware History Trail is located at the intersection of Union St. and Magnolia St.

At Milton Memorial Park, you can put in your canoe or kayak and follow the Broadkill River Canoe Trail that links the town of Milton to the Edward H. McCabe Preserve, just three miles to the east. Visitors by water or land to the Preserve, can explore a wide range of habitats found along the river that harbor diverse plants and animals.

Take a break from your sightseeing and travel south of the park to Cannery Village Center, there you can quench your thirst with a beer tasting at the nationally known Dogfish Head Brewery.  You can also take a tour!

Getting Here:
Milton is located in Sussex County Delaware.
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