Summary
While not as strong as its presence in Dorchester and Somerset counties, the Ku Klux Klan was notably active in Worcester County. Around 250 Klansmen were estimated to reside in Worcester County. Klan chapters were organized in the towns of Snow Hill, Berlin, Ocean City, and Pocomoke City, with activity taking place throughout the county.
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Snow Hill Democratic Messenger
"Ku Klux Klan Held Meeting In Snow Hill," Democratic Messenger, September 23, 1922.
"Ku Klux Klan in Pocomoke," Democratic Messenger, March 3, 1923.
"Firey Cross of Ku Klux Klan Over Peninsula," Democratic Messenger, June 2, 1923.
"Ku Klux Klan at Ocean City," Democratic Messenger, July 28, 1923.
"The Firey Cross Illumined the Sky," Democratic Messenger, August 11, 1923.
"Elks Are Arriving at Ocean City," Democratic Messenger, September 1, 1923.
"Dr. Burke Spoke Eloquently for Ku Klux Klan," Democratic Messenger, November 24, 1923.
"Ku Klux Klan," Democratic Messenger, August 22, 1925.
"Ku Klux Klan Will Picnic at Public Landing," Democratic Messenger, August 29, 1925.
"1,500 Saw Burning of the Firey Cross at Public Landing," Democratic Messenger, September 12, 1925.
Princess Anne Marylander and Herald
"Lecture Series Will be Given," Marylander and Herald, November 8, 1924.
"Office of Grand Dragon, Knights of Ku Klux Klan, Realm of Maryland, Schedules of National Lectures to be Delivered in Maryland," Marylander and Herald, November 8, 1924.
Crisfield Times
"County Correspondence - Lawsonia," Crisfield Times, August 24, 1924.
Wicomico News
"Farlow Would Welcome Aid Ku Klux Klan," Wicomico News, April 5, 1923.
"Klans Have Been Organized in Many Eastern Sho' Towns," Wicomico News, May 17, 1923.
"Sharptown Experiences Banner Day in History of the Town," Wicomico News, June 7, 1923.
"County Correspondence - Delmar," Wicomico News, August 9, 1923.
Baltimore Sun
"State Klan Plans for Political Debut," Baltimore Sun, August 9, 1923.
"To Give Pocomoke New Magistrate," Baltimore Sun, August 21, 1923.
"Warrant Out Accuses Man in Pocomoke Fire," Baltimore Sun, August 23, 1923.
John W. Owens, "Forces of Ku Klux in Counties Now Rated Far Below Claims," Baltimore Sun, November 21, 1923.
Raymond S. Thompkins, "First Klan Church In State Dedicated in Harford County," Baltimore Sun, August 24, 1924.
Worcester Democrat
"Ku Klux Klan Speech Was Well Received," Worcester Democrat, March 3, 1923.
"Ku Klux Lecturer Speaks at Ocean City," Worcester Democrat, March 3, 1923.
"Ku-Klux-Klanism," Worcester Democrat, March 3, 1923.
"Card of Thanks," Worcester Democrat, March 3, 1923.
"Ocean City Happenings," Worcester Democrat, June 16, 1923.
"Democrats Win in County and State; Gov. Ritchie Gets Over 40,000 Majority," Worcester Democrat, November 10, 1923.
"Ku Klux Klan Stage Big Celebration in Pocomoke," Worcester Democrat, November 17, 1923.
"Explanation Due Local Scout Master," Worcester Democrat, November 17, 1923.
"Ku Klux Klan Picnic at Public Landing," Worcester Democrat, August 16, 1924.
"Keller Fair," Worcester Democrat, August 15, 1925.
"Ku Klux Klan," Worcester Democrat, August 22, 1925.
" 'Chirps' from the Democrat's Pen," Worcester Democrat, August 31, 1934.
