Milford

Historical marker location:

Milford, Delaware

( Marker is on N Front Street (Delaware Route 14) near Maple Street, on the right when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 1966

The district is also home to several important educational institutions, including the University of Delaware, which was founded in 1743 as a small private academy. Today, the university is a major research institution with over 23,000 students.