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 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. Marker 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.

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); War Along the Chesapeake (within shouting distance of this marker); Tercentenary Celebration (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); On This Site Stood the Courthouse

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(about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Chestertown Vol. Fire Co., Inc. (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chestertown.

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 January 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,585 times since then and 27 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.