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

Governor David Hazzard

Photographed by Laura Edwards, July 9, 2023

1. Governor David Hazzard Marker

Inscription. Born on May 18, 1781, to John and Mary Houston Hazzard, David Hazzard, like his father, engaged in mercantile and agricultural pursuits, going on to serve as local magistrate and an officer in the State Militia during the War of 1812. He was elected Governor of Delaware in 1829. His term was marked by a period of great growth and change, including a new State Constitution. Following his tenure as Governor, he was elected to the State Senate and appointed as an Associate Justice of the Delaware Superior Court. An active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he was laid to rest in Milton's Goshen Cemetery following his death on July 8, 1864.

Erected 2022 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-176.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 18, 1781.

Location. 38° 46.705′ N, 75° 18.685′ W. Marker is in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Broadkill Hundred. It is on Governors

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Walk south of Union Street (Delaware Route 5), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Union St, Milton DE 19968, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Mid-Atlantic

and on the Delmarva Peninsula.

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: Milton Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Milton Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Milton Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Honor Roll (about 300 feet away); N.W. McGee House (about 300 feet away); Welcome to Milton (about 300 feet away); In Recognition Of Bryan Stevenson (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in

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

2. Governor David Hazzard Marker

Milton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Governor David Hazzard (has been replaced with this marker).

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 264 times since then and 24 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.