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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM259N_whites-chapel-united-methodist-church_Milton-DE.html
Organized in 1838, a Methodist Society then called the "Coolspring Methodist Episcopal Meeting House" began holding meetings in a schoolhouse situated on a nearby farm owned by Mrs. Jane Warrington. Trustees were elected and incorporated "to build…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM259A_mansion-farmer-the-david-robbins-homestead_Milton-DE.html
This two-story, late 19th century Victorian house was constructed in phases by the Robbins family between 1860-1909 and came to replace a modest structure built by David Robbins Sr. in the early 1800s. The most notable change made was a two-story …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BMZ_rising-sun-lodge-4-f-a-m-p-h-a_Milton-DE.html
The roots of African-American Masonry in this countrycan be traced to the period of the American Revolution,when founder Prince Hall and others established thefirst Masonic Lodge for men of color in Boston,Massachusetts. By the early 19th century …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BB3_golden-rule-lodge-17-i-o-o-f_Milton-DE.html
The origins of the Independent Order of Odd Fellowscan be traced to the creation of beneficial tradesocieties in England. Composed of craftsmen whopracticed a variety of different or "odd" occupations,the purpose of these organizations was to supp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPUP_st-john-the-baptist-episcopal-church_Milton-DE.html
With expansion of settlement away from coastal areas in the early 18th century, there was a growing need for houses of worship to be located nearer to the homes of the settlers. In the spring of 1728, a frame chapel was constructed approximately t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPPD_goshen-cemetery_Milton-DE.html
In 1801 funds were raised to support the building of a place of worship for local Methodists. On January 16, 1802, church trustees purchased land here "on a rising ground beautifully situated for that purpose." A frame chapel was erected soon ther…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPOE_goshen-united-methodist-church_Milton-DE.html
A local society of Methodists was organized and meeting in this community by the 1790s. The first meetings were held in the homes of its members. On July 7, 1801, the group initiated the subscription of funds to establish a permanent place of wors…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPMI_milton-museum_Milton-DE.html
On October 22, 1857, land at this location wasconveyed to members of the Methodist ProtestantChurch. Construction of a house of worship wascompleted soon thereafter. The congregationconsisted largely of persons who were employedin the community's …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMPBL_carey-storehouse_Milton-DE.html
Believed to have been constructed circa 1830 by Joseph Carey, this is the oldest surviving commercial building in Milton. It was one of many such mercantile establishments that were located in the town during the economic boom years of the 19th ce…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMP8K_milton-public-library_Milton-DE.html
The Milton Library Association was organized in January 1875, and incorporated in March 1883. The first library consisted of one bookcase in Welch's Store. Books were donated by members who paid an annual fee for user privileges. In later years th…