Milford - Sussex County

Milford Delaware is centrally located between the Capital City of Dover and the Delaware Beach Area, in fact the intersection of Rt 1 and Rt 113 is known as the Gateway To Southern  Delaware! Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Baltimore are all less than two hours away.

 Milford was founded in 1680 on the north and south banks of the Mispillion River, Milford was incorporated in 1807.To learn more about Milford’s history click here . Milford has an active  Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Association

Downtown Milford’s crown jewel is the Mispillion Riverwalk, a greenway space designed to preserve the town’s waterfront. Along this walk were once located seven shipyards that produced over 600 wooden sailing ships between 1680 and 1927.

The Downtown Farmers Market is open from mid April to the end of October, every Saturday from 9 to 1 and features fresh, locally grown in-season products such as produce, flowers, herbs, meats, eggs, and much more.

 Check out the   Parks and Recreation Center with all kinds of sports, kiddie camps and activities.

The Public Library is also located downtown and is currently undergoing an expansion to better serve the community.

Milford is home to the  Second Street Players. This year-round community theatre produces shows covering practically every genre. Included in their yearly productions, you will find musicals, dramas, comedies, original works, plus Street Kids Summer Camp and cooperative productions with other cultural groups and schools. Get their 2008 Season Brochure and Ticket Order Form by calling them at (302) 422-0220

Milford Memorial Hospital  Located at 21 West Clarke Avenue in Milford is part of the Bayhealth  Medical  Center. You can find information about their services here .

Check out these links for more information on

1 Milford School District

2 The City Of Milford

3 State Parks

4 Shawnee Country Club

5 Fishing Areas and Boating Access