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

Governor Joseph Maull

Photographed by Laura Edwards, July 9, 2023

1. Governor Joseph Maull Marker

Inscription. Born in Lewes in 1781, Joseph Maull would become a physician and move to Milton by 1803. Appointed to serve as Sussex County Trustee of the Poor in 1810, he would join the State Militia during the War of 1812 and help defend Lewes during the British bombardment in 1813. Active in the business affairs of Milton, he influenced the construction of the milldam which formed present-day Wagamons Pond. A member of the Whig party, he was elected to the State Senate in 1816 and selected to lead as Speaker in 1845. He became Governor in 1846 and two months later, died suddenly at his home in Milton. He was laid to rest in St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Lewes.

Erected 2022 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-188.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1781.

Location. 38° 46.673′ N, 75° 18.751′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Broadkill Hundred. It is on Governors Walk

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just north of Mulberry Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Magnolia St, Milton DE 19968, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds 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 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 500 feet away); Milton Public Library (about 500 feet away); Honor Roll (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.

Other markers no longer nearby.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 15, 2023

2. Governor Joseph Maull Marker

Governor Joseph Maull (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named 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 replaced the linked marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2023, by Laura Edwards of Bethesda, Maryland. This page has been viewed 215 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 16, 2023, by Laura Edwards of Bethesda, Maryland. 2. submitted on September 16, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.