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Christ Church
William and Mary Parish
— 1690 —
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By F. Robby, November 10, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Christ Church Marker | | |
Inscription. Known originally as Piccawaxen, the parish was re-named William and Mary under the Establishment Act of 1692.
The boyhood church of Thomas John Clagett, first bishop consecrated in the United States (1792), this is the oldest public building in Charles County.
Erected by Charles County Civil War Centennial Commission.
Location. 38° 21.23′ N, 76° 56.329′ W. Marker is in Newburg, Maryland, in Charles County. Marker is on Rock Point Road (Maryland Route 257) 0.1 miles north of Morgantown Road, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newburg MD 20664, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. John Wilkes Booth (approx. 1.6 miles away); Cliffton (approx. 1.7 miles away); Wolleston Manor (approx. 1.9 miles away); 300 Year Old Southern Red Oak (approx. 2 miles away); “Cliffton” (approx. 2.7 miles away); Crossing the Potomac (approx. 4.1 miles away); Civil War Action At Mathias Point (approx. 4.3 miles away in Virginia); Dents Meadow (approx. 4.9 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Newburg. |
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By F. Robby, November 10, 2009 | |
| | | 2. Christ Church Marker | | |
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By F. Robby, November 10, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Christ Church | | This side faces Rock Point Road. | | |
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By F. Robby, November 10, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Christ Church | | Opposite side, facing Episcopal Church Lane. The brick gate was built in 1932. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on November 15, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 60 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. Submitted on November 15, 2009, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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