Upper Marlboro in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas John Claggett, D.D.
Photographed By F. Robby, December 2, 2004
1. Thomas John Claggett, D.D. Marker
First Bishop consecrated in the United States, at Trinity Church, New York City by Bishop Seabury of Connecticut.
He organized this (Trinity) church 1810.
Born near Nottingham, October 3, 1743
Died at "Croom" August 3, 1816.
Erected by State Roads Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is October 3, 1855.
Location. 38° 48.893′ N, 76° 45.175′ W. Marker is in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is on Church Street, 0.1 miles west of Water Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14518 Church Street, Upper Marlboro MD 20772, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. British Disgrace (a few steps from this marker); Baltimore-Southern Maryland Trunk Line (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marlborough (about 500 feet away); The Site of the Residence of Dr. William Beanes (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of John Carroll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Archbishop John Carroll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marlboro Academy
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Also see . . . Trinity Church History. “It was not until July 16, 1812, that Bishop Claggett officially consecrated Trinity Church. It was a time of great upheaval. Margin reference notes in the vestry minutes of May, 1814, indicate that British troops camped in the church, tore out pages from the minutes book and prevented the vestry from meeting. Bishop Claggett served as rector until his death August 3, 1816.” (Submitted on February 20, 2012, by Raymond C. Wockley of Upper Marlboro, Maryland.)
Photographed By F. Robby, December 2, 2004
2. Trinity Church
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, July 9, 2011
3. Thomas John Claggett, D.D.
Felix de Weldon sculpture at St. Thomas Church, Croom.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, May 25, 2014
4. Trinity Church
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,345 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2014, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
