Broadkiln Hundred
Originally known as Broadkill Hundred, after
creek of that name, kill being Dutch work for
creek. Name changed by General Assembly 1833
when Georgetown Hundred was set off. In 1835
Act was repealed, and Broadkiln Hundred embraced
same territory as before 1833. Georgetown
Hundred again set off in 1861.
Marker is on Coastal Highway (Delaware Route 1), on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
