Milton, Delaware
Milton is a town of 3,567 people in Sussex County, Delaware, founded in 1763.
Why visit Milton
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Milton Theatre, David Robbins Homestead and Draper-Adkins House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Milton
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Milton
Milton is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States, on the Delmarva Peninsula. It is located on the Broadkill River, which empties into Delaware Bay. The population was 3,291 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Milton, Delaware (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks6
David Robbins Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Milton, Delaware, listed on the NRHP in Sussex County
Draper-Adkins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Delaware, United States
Gov. James Ponder House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Delaware, United States
Hazzard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Delaware, United States
Milton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic district in Delaware, United States
John Milton Statue
Monument and historic site
Also known as the "Milton Man", this is a statue of John Milton, one of the Delaware Governors that was born in Milton. Local residents...
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes12
King's Homemade Ice Cream Shops
Restaurant · Ice Cream · 0.5 mi
302 Union Street, Milton
Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
Milton Home Coffee Roastery
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
105 Lavinia Street
Mo,Th 08:00-15:00; Tu-We off; Fr-Su 08:00-16:00
Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
105 Union Street, Milton
Mo-Su 11:00-01:00
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.1 mi
132 Broadkill Road, Milton
Mo-Th 10:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-24:00; Su 10:30-23:00
History
Located at the head of the Broadkill River, which enters Delaware Bay, the Milton area was first settled in 1672 by English colonists and founded as Head of Broadkiln in 1763. It became important for shipbuilding. The town was renamed by the Delaware Legislature in 1807, in honor of the English poet John Milton. The Delaware General Assembly passed a charter on March 17, 1865, that recognized the Town of Milton as a municipality.
History and Milton's shipbuilding heritage remain very important to the town, which is home to some of the finest Victorian and Colonial architecture in Delaware. Many of the homes have been restored to their original form, particularly those on Union and Federal streets.
From the History section of Milton, Delaware on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping5
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Milton
34 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 (6 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, 6 miles away.
- Georgetown 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Lincoln 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Lewes 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Milford 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Greenwood 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Bridgeville 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Dagsboro 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Harrington 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Frankford 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Laurel 20 mi southwest, about 31 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
- 326 Union Milton Sussex Co DE, Smallbones, CC0
- 416 Federal Milton Sussex Co DE, Smallbones, CC0
- 205 Federal Milton Sussex Co DE, Smallbones, CC0
- 327 Union Milton Sussex Co DE, Smallbones, CC0
- 26285 BroadkillSussex Co DE, Smallbones, CC0
- 204 Federal Milton Sussex Co DE 2, Smallbones, CC0
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