Broadkill Hundred in Milton in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Governor David Hazzard
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010
1. Governor David Hazzard Marker
Inscription.
Governor David Hazzard. . Born on May 18, 1781, he was the son of local residents John and Mary Houston Hazzard. Like his father, he engaged in extensive mercantile and agricultural pursuits. As a young man he was a local magistrate and an officer in the State Militia during the War of 18 12. After two unsuccessful efforts in 1823 and 1826, he was elected to the office of Governor of Delaware in 1829. His term was marked by a period of great growth and change. Public education was implemented throughout the state and a new State Constitution was adopted in 1831. Roads and bridges were improved, and the New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad, one of the first railroads in the country, was established. Following the completion of his term he was elected to the State Senate in 1834. In 1844 he was appointed as an Associate Justice of the Delaware Superior Court. He was the last member of the state judiciary with no formal legal education. An active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Hazzard campaigned for such social reforms as the elimination of Delawares antiquated system of imprisonment for debt. After a long and productive life he was laid to rest in Miltons Goshen Cemetery following his death on July 8, 1864.
Born on May 18, 1781, he was the son of local residents John and Mary Houston Hazzard. Like his father, he engaged in extensive mercantile and agricultural pursuits. As a young man he was a local magistrate and an officer in the State Militia during the War of 1812. After two unsuccessful efforts in 1823 and 1826, he was elected to the office of Governor of Delaware in 1829. His term was marked by a period of great growth and change. Public education was implemented throughout the state and a new State Constitution was adopted in 1831. Roads and bridges were improved, and the New Castle & Frenchtown Railroad, one of the first railroads in the country, was established. Following the completion of his term he was elected to the State Senate in 1834. In 1844 he was appointed as an Associate Justice of the Delaware Superior Court. He was the last member of the state judiciary with no formal legal education. An active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Hazzard campaigned for such social reforms as the elimination of Delawares antiquated system of imprisonment for debt. After a long and productive life he was laid to rest in Miltons Goshen Cemetery following his death on July 8, 1864.
Erected 2003 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-176.)
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 38° 46.705′ N, 75° 18.685′ W. Marker was in Milton, Delaware, in Sussex County. It was in Broadkill Hundred. It was on Magnolia Street near Union Street (Delaware Route 5), on the left when traveling west. Located along Governor's Walk, Magnolia Street. 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 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 David Hazzard (here, next to 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
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010
2. Governor David Hazzard Marker, near Union Street, along Magnolia Street and Broadkill River Channel
More about this marker. It looks like this is an updated version of this marker. This is what I found on the Governor's Walk in Milton and the number SC-176 is the same, though the text is different and the date is 2022. I wasn't sure if it was correct to update this one or submit a new one, so I opted to submit a photo with this note.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Also see . . . David Hazzard, Wikipedia entry. Hazzard was the last Governor to serve under the Constitution of 1792. (Submitted on November 5, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010
3. Governor David Hazzard Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 12, 2010
4. Governor David Hazzard Marker as seen along Governor's Walk, looking west
Delaware Department of State, Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
5. Governor David Hazzard
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 842 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 7, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
