Allen in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Asbury United Methodist Church
Photographed By F. Robby, November 3, 2007
1. Asbury United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Asbury United Methodist Church. . The original sanctuary was built in 1829 on 1/2 acre of land purchased on September 12 for $50 from Sarah Stewart and Andrew Anderson. That building, constructed from lumber from trees cut from the lot, was moved to another location when the present building was constructed in 1848 by local carpenter Caleb Twilley. The steeple was added 1884, built by Benjamin F. Messick and Peter A. Malone. The church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in September, 1999. The cemetery is among the oldes in Wicomico County, in continuous use since the early 19th century.
The original sanctuary was built in 1829 on 1/2 acre of land purchased on September 12 for $50 from Sarah Stewart and Andrew Anderson. That building, constructed from lumber from trees cut from the lot, was moved to another location when the present building was constructed in 1848 by local carpenter Caleb Twilley. The steeple was added 1884, built by Benjamin F. Messick and Peter A. Malone. The church was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in September, 1999. The cemetery is among the oldes in Wicomico County, in continuous use since the early 19th century.
Erected by Allen Historical Society, Eastern Shore Heritage Committee.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1684.
Location. 38° 17.455′ N, 75° 41.445′ W. Marker is in Allen, Maryland, in Wicomico County. Marker is on Collins Wharf Road, 0.1 miles Allen Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Allen MD 21810, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,202 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 29, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
