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

George Vickers

Photographed by William Pfingsten, October 18, 2007

1. George Vickers Marker

Inscription. George Vickers was born in Chestertown in 1801. He opposed secession in 1861. Assisted Governor Hicks to raise an Eastern Shore Regiment and attained the rank of Major General of Militia. In the trial of President Johnson, Senator Vickers voted for acquittal.

Erected 1965 by Maryland Civil War Centennial Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.

Location. 39° 12.609′ N, 76° 3.93′ W. Marker is in Chestertown, Maryland, in Kent County. It is on Cross Street 0.1 miles west of Maryland Route 213, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 Vol. Fire Co., Inc. (a few steps from this marker); Chestertown, First Population Center of the United States (a few steps from this marker); American Victory (within shouting distance of this marker); William Beck Nicholson (within shouting distance of this marker); Lynching in America / The Lynching of James Taylor (within shouting distance of this marker); War Along the Chesapeake (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Tercentenary Celebration (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); On This Site Stood the Courthouse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chestertown.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Baltimore Regional Trail (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 10, 2022

2. George Vickers Marker

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 10, 2022

3. George Vickers Marker

The marker is located across the street, near the left side of photo.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, January 10, 2022

4. George Vickers Marker

The marker is on the right of the photo, along the sidewalk.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,880 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 10, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.