Leesburg in Loudoun County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Early Methodism in Leesburg
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 28, 2007
1. Early Methodism in Leesburg Marker
On this site, deeded in 1766, stood the old Methodist meeting house completed about 1770. Here in 1778 was held the sixth conference of American Methodism and the first in Virginia. In this cemetery in 1786 was buried Richard Owings, first native Methodist preacher in America. The Old Stone Church was dismantled in 1901.
Erected 1952 by Leesburg Methodist Church, July 13.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1766.
Location. 39° 7.033′ N, 77° 33.95′ W. Marker is in Leesburg, Virginia, in Loudoun County. Marker is on Conwall Street near Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west. Stone with brass tablet is just inside the Cornwall Street gate of the Old Methodist Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leesburg VA 20175, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Stone Church Site (a few steps from this marker); In 2018 during the construction of new residences… (a few steps from this marker); Highlights of History / The Old Stone Church in Nineteenth-Century Leesburg (a few steps from this marker); Site of The Old Stone Church / Successors to the Old Stone Church (a few steps from this
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Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 28, 2007
2. Early Methodism in Leesburg Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 28, 2007
3. In Memory of Daniel Tilton
Born in Exeter, N.H. in 1767. Died at Leesburg Va. December 10th, 1830 Ć 63.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, November 8, 2017
4. Early Methodism in Leesburg Marker
Photographed By J. J. Prats, April 28, 2007
5. View of Old Methodist Cemetery from the Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,514 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on May 11, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 7, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on May 11, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 5. submitted on July 7, 2007, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
