Sussex_County

Greetings from The Governor

Gov. Ruth Ann Minner

By Ruth Ann Minner
Governor State of Delaware

Thank you for your interest in Sussex County. Delaware’s largest county is full of natural beauty, rich history
and cultural attractions.

The sun rising over the ocean at the Great Dune near Lewes and a great blue heron as it takes flight from Bombay Hook Wildlife refuge are magnificent sights, as well as testaments to Delaware’s dedication to preserving its land, water and air. The boardwalks in Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach offer residents and tourists alike a great place to relax. Many of these businesses have been around a long time; long enough to see the beaches grow into the multi-million dollar resorts that they are today. Beyond the beaches in Sussex County, there is rich farmland that not only serves to enrich our great state but others as well.

Small towns such as Lewes and Milton offer rich history. Founded in 1631 and incorporated in 1883, Lewes is Sussex County’s northernmost coastal town and is on the Delaware Bay rather than the

Atlantic Ocean. Settled by the Dutch, Lewes is Delaware’s oldest settlement, earning it the title "The First Town of the First State." The town of Milton is located at the head of the Broadkill River and boasts 198 homes on the National Register with many examp1es of 18th_ and 19th_ century architecture.

Industry, of course, plays a significant role in Sussex County and always has. Seaford’s history is as an industrial hub and a world leader in nylon. The Nanticoke River, which runs through Seaford, is also an industrial shipping tributary of the Chesapeake Bay.
Sussex County is a great place to live and work because it offers so much and I hope you will consider it when you contemplate your next move, whether it is for business, pleasure or for your new home.

Please give the Sussex County Economic Development Office a call at (302) 855-7770, or contact the Delaware Economic Development Office at (302) 739-4271 for additional information.

Ruth Ann Minner is the 72nd governor of Delaware.

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