Vienna in Dorchester County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Unnacokossimmon
Emperor to the Nanticoke Indians
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 9, 2013
1. Unnacokossimmon Marker
Lived (about 1677) at Chicacone, an ancient Indian town north of this point. The Nanticoke Indian Reservation was laid out by act of Assembly 1698, containing 5166¼ acres.
Erected by State Roads Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1698.
Location. 38° 29.263′ N, 75° 49.613′ W. Marker is in Vienna, Maryland, in Dorchester County. Marker is on Rhodesdale Vienna Road (Maryland Route 331) 0.4 miles south of Ocean Gateway (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vienna MD 21869, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Discover: Vienna Heritage (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Smith Explores the Chesapeake (approx. ¼ mile away); A walking tour of Vienna (approx. 0.3 miles away); Discover: Restoration (approx. 0.4 miles away); Discover: The Nanticoke (approx. 0.4 miles away); Discover: Vienna (approx. 0.4 miles away); Discover: The Shoreline (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Nanticoke Historic Preservation Alliance (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vienna.
Also see . . .
1. The Nanticoke Indian Tribe
this page online
2. V is for Vienna. The ABCs of Maryland blogsite entry (Submitted on February 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By F. Robby, December 8, 2007
2. Unnacokossimmon Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 9, 2013
3. Unnacokossimmon Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, February 9, 2013
4. Welcome to Vienna On the Nanticoke
Credits. This page was last revised on February 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,536 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 13, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2. submitted on December 26, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on February 13, 2013, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
