Historical Marker
Milton
Historical marker location:
Milton, Delaware
( Marker is on Union Street (Delaware Route 5) near Beach Highway (Delaware Route 16), on the right when traveling south.)
The Wilmington and Western Railroad, a historic narrow-gauge railroad that operated in the District of Delaware, was used to transport goods and passengers between Wilmington and the nearby towns of Hockessin and Yorklyn. Today, the railroad is primarily used for tourist excursions and special events.