Lewes & Rehoboth Hundred in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Tom Hickman

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 21, 2026

1. Tom Hickman Marker

Inscription. Coach Tom Hickman is the Father of Track at Cape Henlopen High School. He coached state championship teams in 1971, 72, 73 and '75. Hickman harnessed the cultural and racial diversity of the newly formed school district and turned that mix into winning teams. Hickman received the Silver Star for bravery in World War II. He was an All-American in both soccer and track at West Chester State College, West Chester, Pa. Coach Hickman was a mentor to his student-athletes and remains a hero to all Americans. His favorite expression: "Confound you!"

Erected by Cape Henlopen High School.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Sports • War, World II.

Location. 38° 45.455′ N, 75° 9.068′ W. Marker is in Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Lewes & Rehoboth Hundred. It can be reached from Kings Highway. Marker is located to the left of the entrance to Legends Stadium on the campus of Cape Henlopen High School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1250 Kings Hwy, Lewes DE 19958, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Delaware’s Beaches.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and on the Delmarva Peninsula.

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 New Netherland,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dave Frederick (here, next to this marker); Coach George Pepper (a few steps from this marker); Dan Cook

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(a few steps from this marker); Ruth Sponaugle Skoglund (a few steps from this marker); Carolyn Ivins (a few steps from this marker); Coach Janet Maull-Martin (a few steps from this marker); Coach PJ Kesmodel (a few steps from this marker); Coach William W. "Bill" Collick (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewes.

Tom Hickman Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 21, 2026

2. Tom Hickman Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2026, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.