Why visit Millsboro
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 29 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Ball Theatre, Perry-Shockley House, Cupola Park and W B Atkins Memorial Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Millsboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Millsboro
Millsboro is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. As of the 2020 census, Millsboro had a population of 6,863. It is part of the Salisbury metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Millsboro, Delaware (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Ball Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Former movie theater in Millsboro, Delaware, United States
Perry-Shockley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Delaware, United States
Burton-Blackstone-Carey Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Warren's Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes29
Nossa Casa Brazilian Steakhouse
Restaurant · Brazilian · 1.3 mi
109 Main Street, Millsboro
Pizza King Millsboro
Restaurant · Pizza, American · 1.6 mi
28632 Dupont Boulevard, Millsboro
Pizza Palace
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.3 mi
28544 Dupont Boulevard, Millsboro
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.0 mi
30181 Commerce Drive, Millsboro
17 more on the map.
Where to stay2
History
Millsboro's earliest European settlers were of English family origin; though most were second generation colonists who simply migrated north from the eastern shore of Virginia in order to join in the timber drive of the later 17th century, which brought many seeking to cut the vast mixed deciduous forests. The settlement itself was created in the second half of the 17th century when settlers from Accomack County, Virginia arrived to cut timber along the drainages. At one time no less than seven lumber mills were present, the largest employing over 70 laborers. These early years are well documented in the annals of Virginia history. The township during the first settlement period, although unincorporated, had several stores, churches, a bakery and various tack and blacksmith shops as well as and both Anglican and Presbyterian congregations. The area has many cemeteries dating from this original settlement period, which is considered the founding of the township, including the Lingo Family Cemetery and others.
From the History section of Millsboro, Delaware on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Grace United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.4 mi
330 East Church Street, Millsboro
Shopping8
Chesapeake Woodworkers Sales
Hardware store · 1.4 mi
282 Old Landing Road, Millsboro
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries7
East Millsboro Elementary School
School · 2.1 mi
29346 Iron Branch Road, Millsboro
Healthcare3
Map of Millsboro
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 29°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 36°F | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 45°F | 3.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 3.6 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.1 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 68°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 61°F | 4.5 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 49°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 40°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 50°F | 33°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Georgetown Sussex Co Ap (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sussex County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-05-29: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-16: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-16: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Delaware Coastal Airport (GED) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Dagsboro 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Frankford 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Georgetown 8 mi northwest, about 13 min by car
- Milton 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Laurel 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Delmar 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- Lewes 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Blades 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Ocean Pines 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Salisbury 21 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Johnson School Millsboro DE, Smallbones, CC0
- Linda Roy Walls Ball Theater, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Linda Roy Walls Burton Blackstone Carey Store, Linda Roy Walls, CC BY-SA 4.0
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