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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP4H_governor-samuel-paynter_Milton-DE.html
A native and lifelong resident of this area, Samuel Paynter was born at Drawbridge on the Broadkill River on August 24, 1768. He was a successful merchant, farmer, and mill-owner, whose prosperity was closely linked to the commerce of the river. W…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP4G_governor-david-hazzard_Milton-DE.html
Born on May 18, 1781, he was the son of local residents John and Mary Houston Hazzard. Like his father, he engaged in extensive mercantile and agricultural pursuits. As a young man he was a local magistrate and an officer in the State Militia duri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP3X_milton_Milton-DE.html
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 b…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP0E_baltimore-hundred_Dagsboro-DE.html
Prior to 1775 this hundred was claimed as part of Worchester County, Maryland being named for Lord Baltimore. After boundary line between Maryland and Delaware was confirmed, Baltimore Hundred became part of Sussex County, Delaware.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP0A_devries-monument_Lewes-DE.html
Erected By The State of DelawareTo Commemorate The Settlement On This Spot, Of The First Dutch Colony, Under De Vries, A.D. 1631.
Here was the craddle of a state."That Delaware exists as a separateCommonwealth is due to this colony !"???????…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP09_the-holly-industry_Milton-DE.html
Since ancient times the holly tree has been a decorative symbol of the winter holiday season. The abundant growth of this colorful evergreen in Delaware resulted in the establishment of a major export industry during the first half of the 20th cen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP08_ships-and-men_Milton-DE.html
The first vessel of record constructed on the river was the shallop BROAD KILL, which was registered in Philadelphia in 1737. Like many of the early products of local shipyards, it was an open boat designed for sailing the sheltered water of river…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP07_shipbuilding-on-the-broadkill_Milton-DE.html
Like the Native Americans before them, the European settlers of the 17th and 18th centuries utilized the Broadkill River as a means of transportation. Clearing of lands resulted in an abundance of grain and wood products. To transport these produc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP06_the-zwaanendael-club_Lewes-DE.html
This building was constructed in 1898 by the Sussex Trust Title and Safe Deposit Company. It was opened in October of that year, and continued to serve as the Lewes branch of the bank until being replaced by a new structure on Second Street in 191…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP05_milton-fire-department-inc_Milton-DE.html
Like many local communities, Milton was plagued by numerous destructive fires during the 19th century. By the 1890s, citizens were calling for the establishment of a fire department to protect the town and surrounding area. The effort was ultimate…