Broadkill Hundred in Milton in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

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Governor Joseph Maull

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

1. Governor Joseph Maull Marker

Inscription. 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 Maull’s 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 Wagamon’s 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, Maull’s 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

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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. Peter’s 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 This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby.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,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard.

Governor Joseph Maull Marker, looking east along Governor's Walk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

2. Governor Joseph Maull Marker, looking east along Governor's Walk

Globally, it was in the 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Governor Joseph Maull (a few steps from this marker); Governors' Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Samuel Paynter (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor David Hazzard (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milton Theatre (about 500 feet away); N.W. McGee House (about 500 feet away); Milton Museum (about 600 feet away); Milton Public Library (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Governor David Hazzard (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.

Also see . . . Dr. Joseph Maull , from Wikipedia.

Governor Joseph Maull Marker, seen near Mulberry Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010

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.)

Governor Joseph Maull Marker, Governor's Walk, along Magnolia Street, as seen from Mulberry Street image. Click for full size.

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

Wagamon's Pond, as mentioned, seen today across Mulberry Street from Governor Joseph Maull Marker image. Click for full size.

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 828 times since then and 42 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.