Millsboro, DE

Millsboro, DE was founded in 1860 and incorporated in 1893, Millsboro's history dates back much further to the time when the Nanticoke Indians walked the land. About 500 Nanticoke Indians are still live in the area today.

The town was named for the grist and saw mills that prospered here after the damming of the headwaters of Indian River in 1792. Cupola Park, one of the best places to view the river, takes its name from the iron stack atop a brick furnace. A foundry and forge were located at the park site until after the Civil War.

Millsboro is nearly surrounded by Millsboro Pond, Ingram Pond and Betts Pond. Today, it is a thriving community with a downtown business district and businesses on U.S. 113, including two shopping centers. Millsboro is also home to Long Neck, one of Delmarva's fastest-growing communities on Indian River Bay and home to many retirees relocating here from the cities.

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Nanticoke Powwow in Millsboro, Delaware, September 10-11

The 34th annual celebration of Native American Culture will be held on September 10-11, 2011. The Nanticoke Powwow takes place off Route 24 just west of the Route 5 intersection.

One of the anticipated events is the Jingle Dance which originated with the Ojibwe in the Great Lakes region. It is also called the Healing Dance. It was originally danced as a means of healing a medicine man's granddaughter.

The grounds open at 10AM on Saturday. There will be a worship service at 10AM on Sunday. There will be 40 Native American craft and food vendors. All day parking including admission is $10 per car. Walk in admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children; $5 for motorcycles and $25 for buses plus $2 per person on the bus.

For more information, please call 302.945.3400.

Independence in Millsboro, Delaware is a charming 55+ community with elegant homes, world-class amenities and a scenic costal Delaware location. Set in the Long Neck area of Delaware, Independence Millsboro is just minutes from stunning ocean beaches, beautiful inland bays and wonderful area attractions. Residents enjoy a wide variety of area events such as the popular film and music festivals as well as unique area attractions such as the Nanticoke Indian Museum. Shopping, dining and outdoor recreation are just minutes away while a short 45-minute drive leads residents to the historic town of Dover. Major cities only 2 hours from Millsboro include Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.

The intimate Delaware active adult community of Independence is being built by Schell Brothers and is planned to have 450 homes upon completion. Home buyers today can choose from new construction or resale homes priced from the high $200’s to the high $400’s. There are eight Energy Star certified single-family homes to choose from featuring three to five bedrooms and two to five baths. All of the homes feature first floor master suites, even the two-story designs.

Set on 330 acres, the Independence community was designed with energy-conservation in mind. The homes feature lots of Green and energy-efficient options. Green options include solar panels, geothermal heat pumps, tankless hot water heaters, closed cell spray foam insulation, upgraded insulation and high-efficiency HVAC systems. High performance windows are also included. The Green features in the homes make them 20 to 30 percent more energy efficient than standard homes which offers homeowners some nice financial savings.

Amenities at Independence in Millsboro are situated around the spacious community clubhouse of 24,000 square feet. This award-winning facility, known as Independence Hall, offers a fantastic line-up of world-class amenities. There is a state-of-the-art fitness center with aerobics studio, an indoor swimming pool with sauna, grand ballroom, conference room and lounge plus computer and hobby rooms. There are numerous sports courts for tennis, horseshoes and volleyball as well as a convenient putting green to prefect ones short game. Also outdoors is another swimming pool with a whirlpool, an outdoor theater with barbecue area and numerous parks throughout the scenic landscape.

Independence residents enjoy numerous special interest clubs and activities such as poker and game nights, morning coffee, walking club, book club, art club and more. A full-time Activities Director encourages resident participation in these and other special interest clubs. There are also numerous special events, daytrips, classes and more every single week.

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Just minutes from scenic inland bays and sandy ocean beaches sits the 55+ community of Independence. Built by Schell Brothers, this intimate sized community will have 450 upon completion. The community opened in 2007 and has become very popular thanks to a world-class package of amenities, low-maintenance homes and a vibrant lifestyle.

Located in Millsboro, Delaware, Independence is ideally located to nearby resort attractions in the Lock Neck area of the Delaware coast. Residents enjoy easy access to numerous State parks and golf courses plus the Atlantic Ocean is just 30 miles away. Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington DC are all just a 2 hour drive from the Independence community. Closer to home the Millsboro area plays host to festivals throughout the year including film and music festivals as well as cultural events.

Amenities at this intimate active adult community in Delaware are centered around the 24,000 square foot clubhouse. The award-winning Independence Hall features a world-class fitness center with high-end equipment for cardio and weight training as well as an aerobics studio plus an indoor swimming pool. A grand ballroom is the ideal venue for special community events such as holiday parties, movie night, resident meetings and more. There is also a computer center and hobby rooms perfect for arts, crafts or games. Outdoor enthusiasts will feel right at home thanks to a wonderful collection of amenities to enjoy in the great outdoors. There are numerous sports courts for tennis, volleyball or horseshoes and even a putting green! The outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool is a great spot to relax with a good book or meet up with friends. The community features lovely parks and natural open spaces as well as a barbecue area perfect for meeting new people and making new friends. A full-time Lifestyle Advisor is on-hand planning fun outings and special events as well as coordinating special interest groups to bring together residents with similar interests. Some of the more popular groups include the poker club, singles, gardening, art, morning coffee and yoga, just to name a few!

The homes at Independence in Millsboro are built with energy efficiency at top-of-mind making these homes 20 to 30 percent more energy efficient than most comparable homes. There are eight single-family floor plans to choose from, all of which are Energy Star certified. Most of the homes are single-story with a few two-story options available as well. All of the homes feature a first-floor master suite. Some of the unique Green options available include solar panels, tankless hot water heaters, high-efficiency HVAC systems, geothermal heat pumps and more. Prices for these unique energy-efficient homes begin in the high $200’s and go up through the high $400’s.

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This gorgeous Colonial sits on 5.5 (subdividable) acres and has every amenity possible. The brick elevation with Palladian window and corner quoins gives this home a truly custom appeal. This home boasts 4BD, 3.5+BA, 3800 square feet, gorgeous hardwood floors, upgraded eat-in kitchen with Coreon and all appliances. The woodburning fireplace in the great-room is smartly nestled between the built-in wall units. The great-room flows into the fully appointed family room overlooking the huge in-ground pool, spa, Coy pond, cabana (w/ac, bar, and 1/2 bath,) and there is a convenient outdoor shower. The enormous master suite has a fantastic bath and walk-in closet, and the formal dining room with french doors is stunning. The 3 bedrooms upstairs are huge with ample closet space. The 2 additional out-buildings total 3600s/f with electric car lift, extra bedroom, and 1/2 bath; both climate controlled. This home could be a terrific business opportunity considering its location such as landscaping or bring your horses!