Chestertown in Kent County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John W. Barnes

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2025

1. John W. Barnes Marker

Inscription. This plaza is donated by
John E. Barnes
in honor of his grandfather
John W. Barnes
1856 - 1941

Elected as one of the first Mayors of Chestertown in 1929

Erected by John E. Barnes.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 39° 12.413′ N, 76° 3.79′ W. Marker is in Chestertown, Maryland, in Kent County. It is on High Street east of South Water Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 S Water St, Chestertown MD 21620, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

in the Tidewater,

and in the Chesapeake Bay Region.

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 one of the original Thirteen Colonies

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chestertown Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Royal Port of Entry (within shouting distance of this marker); Global Trade, Local Stories (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolution on the River (within shouting distance of this marker); Chestertown Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Widehall (within shouting distance of this marker); Spirit & Twilight (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gilbert Byron (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chestertown.

Regarding John W. Barnes.

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While Chestertown has been settled since 1706 and was incorporated as a town in 1805, its government did not include a mayor or equivalent until the 20th century. The first President of the Board of Town Commissioners was John W. Hirons, elected in 1906. In 1929, Barns was elected to serve in this capacity. The title of Mayor began to be used in 1931, with the election of Charles N. Satterfield.

Also see . . . Profile for Chestertown, Maryland. This profile lists the Presidents of the Board of Town Commissioners from 1906 through 1931, and then the Mayors of Chestertown from 1931 onward. (Submitted on May 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 24, 2025

2. John W. Barnes Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.