Cambridge in Dorchester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John F. Kennedy
Photographed by Nate Davidson, April 17, 2014
1. John F. Kennedy Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1781.
Location. 38° 34.3′ N, 76° 4.562′ W. Marker is in Cambridge, Maryland, in Dorchester County. It is on Church Street. Located on the grounds of the Dorchester County Circuit Court. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cambridge MD 21613, 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: Finding Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Eastern Shore Infantry (within shouting distance of this marker); John Barth (within shouting distance of this marker); Christ P. E. Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Statesman Henry Steele (within shouting distance of this marker); Patriot Richard Pattison (within shouting distance of
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Eastern Shore Infantry (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, Cambridge Maryland, Saturday Afternoon, May 14, 1960. Papers of John F. Kennedy. Pre-Presidential Papers. Senate Files. Speeches and the Press. Speech Files, 1953-1960. Cambridge, Maryland, 14 May 1960. JFKSEN-0909-028. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
“A pollution program is absolutely essential if we are to restore purity to rivers like the Choptank and Peach Blossom Creek, and re-open these rivers to vital and profitable shellfish harvesting.” (Submitted on January 21, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
Photographed by Nate Davidson, April 17, 2014
2. John F. Kennedy Marker
Photographed by Nate Davidson, April 17, 2014
3. With fountain and courthouse
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, January 20, 2018
4. John F. Kennedy Marker
Photographed by Allen C. Browne, January 20, 2018
5. John F. Kennedy
Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2014, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,129 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 17, 2014, by Nathan Davidson of Salisbury, Maryland. 4, 5. submitted on January 21, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
