Hebron in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Four Immortal Chaplains
George L. Fox - Methodist Minister; Alexander D. Goode - Jewish Rabbi
| | Clark V. Poling - Dutch Reformed Minister; John P. Washington - Catholic Priest | |
Photographed by Nate Davidson, April 20, 2011
1. The Four Immortal Chaplains Marker
During the early morning hours of February 3, 1943, the USAT Dorchester was part of a convoy of six ships heading for Greenland when an enemy u-boat attacked, firing a torpedo into the ship's midsection. The Dorchester quickly began taking on water and the order was given to abandon ship. Four Army chaplains worked to pass out life vests until all the vests were gone. Without regard for their safety the four chaplains gave up their own life vests so others might be saved. These brave men of different faiths were last seen locked arm-in-arm on the ship's hull praying and singing hymns. They perished as the Dorchester slipped beneath the icy waters of the North Atlantic.
Erected 2011.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Four Chaplains series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1999.
Location. 38° 25.8′ N, 75° 40.4′ W. Marker is in Hebron, Maryland, in Wicomico County. It is on Rt. 50 close to Quantico Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hebron MD 21830, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: "Old Spring Hill"
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Other Four Chaplain markers
Also see . . . The Four Chaplains Memorial Foundation. Foundation website homepage (Submitted on April 22, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed by Nate Davidson, April 20, 2011
2. Marker
Photographed by Nate Davidson, April 20, 2011
3. Marker on Grounds of Old Spring Hill Church
Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,698 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 21, 2011, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
