Makemie Statue Marker

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Accomac in Accomack County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Makemie Statue

By Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008

1. Makemie Statue Marker

Inscription. The Presbyterian Historical Society of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania erected this monument and dedicated it on May 11, 1908, at Makemie Park on Holder Creek where Francis Makemie is buried at his Pocomoke home. In 1984 the monument was moved here and restored in memory of Jennie Rodes Fletcher (1860-1947), the wife of Judge James H. Fletcher, Jr., the organizer and first president of the Francis Makemie Memorial Association, and a member of the Makemie Presbyterian Church.

Location. 37° 43.094′ N, 75° 40.208′ W. Marker is in Accomac, Virginia, in Accomack County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway T-1502 and Back Street, on the right when traveling south on State Highway T-1502. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Accomac VA 23301, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Birthplace of Governor Wise (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Accomac Historic District (about 600 feet away); Accomack County Virginia World War I (about 600 feet away); Accomack County Virginia World War II, Korea & Vietnam (about 600 feet away); Debtors Prison (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary Nottingham Smith High School (approx. half a mile away); Onancock (approx. 2.9 miles away); Kerr Place (approx. 4.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Accomac.

Makemie Statue Photo, Click for full size

By Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008

2. Makemie Statue

Statue is on the side of the Makemie Presbyterian Church.

Makemie Presbyterian Church Photo, Click for full size

By Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008

3. Makemie Presbyterian Church

Makemie Presbyterian Church Plaque Photo, Click for full size

By Beverly Pfingsten, April 20, 2008

4. Makemie Presbyterian Church Plaque

Established 1708 Reorganized 1837 Worship Service 9:30 AM

Credits. This page originally submitted on May 20, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 674 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 20, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.