North of Frenchtown along the Delaware River is the borough of Milford, named in the late 19th century for a mill and a ford across a stream. The borough saw a business boom in the 1980s, fostered in part by the progressive direction of the Milford Community Group. Today, the community maintains a hometown charm in a setting where many local businesses are family owned and operated. Residents are justly proud of the heritage and culture of "Milford on the Delaware." Considerable local industry ensures a strong industrial base. Major shopping malls are close to home.