Snow Hill in Worcester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Julius Johnson
"Judy"
Died 1989 in Wilmington, Delaware
Star player in the Negro Leagues 1920's & 30's
One of the greatest Third Basemen of all time
National Baseball Hall of Fame 1975
Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame 1996
Erected 2019 by The Worcester County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.
Location. 38° 10.699′ N, 75° 23.645′ W. Marker is in Snow Hill, Maryland, in Worcester County. It is on Snow Hill Road (Maryland Route 12) just south of River Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 Snow Hill Rd, Snow Hill MD 21863, 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, and in the Tidewater. 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: Masonic Hall (here, next to this marker); Historic Western Auto Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The John Blair House (about 600 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 600 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away); Worcester County Courthouse (about 600 feet away); Snow Hill Town
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Worcester County Courthouse (was about 600 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
