Milton, Sussex County, Delaware, USA

Milton is a town near the head of the Broadkill River in Sussex County, Delaware. Mills and access to inland forests helped it develop as a shipbuilding and trading center. The settlement took the name Milton in 1807 in honor of the English poet John Milton. Sloops and schooners were built along its waterfront during the 19th century. Historic homes and commercial buildings remain prominent along Union and Federal streets.