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

Inscription. Dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States who on this spot May 14, 1960, addressed the people of Dorchester County. "Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country."

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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Finding Freedom (within shouting distance of this marker); 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 this marker); Governor John Henry

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Patriot John Brohawn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cambridge.

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

With fountain and courthouse image. Click for full size.

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

John F. Kennedy image. Click for full size.

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 788 times since then and 23 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.