Georgetown in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Judges
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
1. The Judges Marker
Inscription.
The Judges. . This home takes its name from the many judges who have lived in it. The Judges was built circa 1809 by Peter Robinson, who served as Secretary of State for Delaware under three governors and was appointed Associate Justice for Sussex County in 1832. Following his death in 1836, his daughter Mary and her husband Edward Wootten, who served as Associate Justice from 1847-87, occupied the house and made substantial renovations to it. Other members of the bench who have lived here include Chancellor David T. Marvel, Judge Henry C. Conrad, Judge Caleb M. Wright, and Judge Battle R. Robinson. In 1979 the home and adjacent law office were listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
This home takes its name from the many judges who have lived in it. The Judges was built circa 1809 by Peter Robinson, who served as Secretary of State for Delaware under three governors and was appointed Associate Justice for Sussex County in 1832. Following his death in 1836, his daughter Mary and her husband Edward Wootten, who served as Associate Justice from 1847-87, occupied the house and made substantial renovations to it. Other members of the bench who have lived here include Chancellor David T. Marvel, Judge Henry C. Conrad, Judge Caleb M. Wright, and Judge Battle R. Robinson. In 1979 the home and adjacent law office were listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected 1996 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-111.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.
Location. 38° 41.343′ N, 75° 23.237′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on West Market Street close to Front Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown DE 19947, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Alfred Townsend Birthplace (within
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
2. The Judges House
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
3. National Register of Historic Places Plaque
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
4. Adjoining Law Office
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 666 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 3, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
