Cambridge in Dorchester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Holliday Hicks
1798-1865
Erected by Maryland Civil War Centennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 38° 33.998′ N, 76° 4.562′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Maryland, in Dorchester County. Marker is at the intersection of Academy Street and Cemetery Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Academy Street. Marker is located about 100 feet south of the intersection along Academy Street, and just inside the cemetery fence. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cambridge MD 21613, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Thomas Holliday Hicks (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jazz on Pine Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Up Pine Street: Muir to Cedar Street (approx. ¼ mile away); Empowering the People (approx. ¼ mile away); Bethel Church (approx. ¼ mile away); John Barth (approx. 0.3 miles away); Eastern Shore Infantry (approx. 0.3 miles away); Welcome to the Richardson Maritime Museum (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.
Regarding Thomas Holliday Hicks. Another marker at the site of Hicks residence in Cambridge, "Appleby", is located on Race Road about 1 mile south of the cemetery.

Photographed By F. Robby, November 4, 2007
7. Marker on Hicks Monument
Inscription on monument: "This monument, erected by the state in 1868, honors Thomas Holliday Hicks, a native and life resident of Dorchester County. Late in 1860 and early in 1861 as Maryland's first Civil War governor he opposed the doctrines of seccession and of coercion. In furtherance of his policy and resisting great pressure he refused for five months to call the legislature in special session. During the war he supported the Union."
Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 4, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,603 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 4, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on January 13, 2020, by Maggie Prats Lora of Silver Spring, Maryland. 3. submitted on December 4, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 24, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 7. submitted on December 4, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.