Broadkill Hundred in Milton in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
REPLACED
CHECK OTHERS NEARBY
Governor Joseph Maull
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010
1. Governor Joseph Maull Marker
Inscription.
Governor Joseph Maull. . Born in Lewes on September 6, 1781, he was the son of John and Mary Marsh Maull. Choosing to become a physician, he studied medicine with Doctor Jacob Wolfe. By 1803 he had moved to Milton, where he served the medical needs of local residents for the remainder of his life. Doctor Maulls career of public service began when he was appointed to serve as Sussex County Trustee of the Poor in 1810. During the War of 18 12 he was a member of the State Militia and participated in the defense of Lewes during the British bombardment in April 1813. Active in the business affairs of the community, he was largely responsible for the construction of the milldam which formed present-day Wagamons Pond in 1815. In addition to the successful grist mill which was established as a result, he was also the owner of a saw mill and bark mill upstream. First elected to the State Senate in 1816, Maulls record of serve as a member of that body was one of the most distinguished in Delaware during the 19th century. A member of the Whig party, he was chosen to lead the Senate as Speaker in 1845. Next in line of succession, he became Governor of Delaware on March 5, 1846, following the sudden death of Governor Thomas Stockton. Two months later, Governor Joseph Maull also died suddenly at his home in Milton on May 3,. He was laid to rest at St. Peters Episcopal Church in Lewes.
Born in Lewes on September 6, 1781, he was the son of John and Mary Marsh Maull. Choosing to become a physician, he studied medicine with Doctor Jacob Wolfe. By 1803 he had moved to Milton, where he served the medical needs of local residents for the remainder of his life. Doctor Maulls career of public service began when he was appointed to serve as Sussex County Trustee of the Poor in 1810. During the War of 1812 he was a member of the State Militia and participated in the defense of Lewes during the British bombardment in April 1813. Active in the business affairs of the community, he was largely responsible for the construction of the milldam which formed present-day Wagamons Pond in 1815. In addition to the successful grist mill which was established as a result, he was also the owner of a saw mill and bark mill upstream. First elected to the State Senate in 1816, Maulls record of serve as a member of that body was one of the most distinguished in Delaware during the 19th century. A member of the Whig party, he was chosen to lead the Senate as Speaker in 1845. Next in line of succession, he became Governor of Delaware
Click or scan to see this page online
on March 5, 1846, following the sudden death of Governor Thomas Stockton. Two months later, Governor Joseph Maull also died suddenly at his home in Milton on May 3,. He was laid to rest at St. Peters Episcopal Church in Lewes.
Erected 2004 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-188.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1865.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 46.667′ N, 75° 18.755′ W. Marker was in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. It was in Broadkill Hundred. It was on Mulberry Street near Magnolia Street, on the right when traveling north. Located along Governor's Walk,parking lot, along Broadkill River, near Wagamon's Pond, in Milton. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Milton DE 19968, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Globally, it was in the
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010
2. Governor Joseph Maull Marker, looking east along Governor's Walk
North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once New Netherland, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, and the Antebellum South.
3. Governor Joseph Maull Marker, seen near Mulberry Street
He was the seventh Governor of Delaware to die in office. (Submitted on November 8, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010
4. Governor Joseph Maull Marker, Governor's Walk, along Magnolia Street, as seen from Mulberry Street
Marker seen at left, along Broadkill River
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010
5. Wagamon's Pond, as mentioned, seen today across Mulberry Street from Governor Joseph Maull Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 820 times since then and 34 times this year. Last updated on July 16, 2023, by Laura Edwards of Bethesda, Maryland. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 9, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
