Hagerstown in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Kennedy
(1776-1832)
Erected by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Civil Rights. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 39° 37.843′ N, 77° 43.444′ W. Marker is in Hagerstown, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on Potomac Street (Maryland Route 65) 0.1 miles south of Memorial Boulevard, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hagerstown MD 21740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Jacob Wheaton (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rose Hill Cemetery (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Rose Hill Cemetery (about 500 feet away); 1810-1830 (about 500 feet away); 1790-1810 (about 500 feet away); 1850-1870 (about 600 feet away); 1830-1850 (about 600 feet away); 1770-1790 (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hagerstown.
More about this marker. Marker nominated by the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation.
Additional commentary.
1. Thomas Kennedy
I am a direct descendant of Thomas Kennedy and I am writing a thesis about his life from Paisley onwards -- if you have any books, articles, people or places you know I should know about, please submit using the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page.
— Submitted December 5, 2008, by KP Minott of Aptos, California.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,694 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on May 25, 2019, by Jerry Klinger of Boynton Beach, Florida. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 4, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on April 3, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.