Name incorporates "Mar" for Maryland and "dela" for Delaware, which lies two miles east. In the 19th century the area had been known for its sulphur springs.
TOWN COMMISSION Elected by Voters to 4-year terms (Aug.):
E. Stanford Robinson, President (chosen by Commission in Aug., 2-year term), 2015
Debra F. Bailey, 2013
J. Randy Slacum, 2013
Robert Walter,* 2013
(appointed Feb. 2011 to replace Larry W. Schockley who died Oct. 2010)
David Insley, 2015
Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m.
P. O. Box 81
Town Hall, 201 Station St., Mardela Springs, MD 21837 - 0081
ADMINISTRATION
Patricia K. Hooper, Clerk (410) 749-8011
e-mail: pathclerk@aol.com