John M. Clayton

Historical marker location:

316 South Governor's Avenue, Dover, Delaware

( Marker can be reached from South Governor's Avenue, 0.1 miles south of W North Street, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1932

The District of Delaware was established on September 24, 1789, as one of the original 13 federal judicial districts. It was the first district to be created after the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.