West Pocomoke in Somerset County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rehoboth
("There is Room")
— ← 5 miles —
Photographed By William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007
1. Rehoboth Marker
Col. William Stevens,
member of Governor's Council,
through whose influence
Francis Makemie
came to Maryland and established
Presbyterianism in the State. On this
same tract stood the Episcopal
Church of Coventry Parish.
Erected by State Roads Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 38° 5.237′ N, 75° 36.433′ W. Marker is in West Pocomoke, Maryland, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 13 and Maryland Route 667, on the right on U.S. 13. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pocomoke City MD 21851, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. River Trades & Traditions / River Lore & Legend (approx. 2.1 miles away); Olive Marie Lippoldt (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Shapes of Ships (approx. 2.1 miles away); Sturgis One Room School (approx. 2.2 miles away); Mar-Va Theater (approx. 2.2 miles away); In Memory of the Deceased Who Served to Protect Our Country
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Photographed By William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007
2. Grave of Col. William Stevens
Rehoboth Presbyterian Cemetery, Somerset County, MD
Here lyeth the body of William Stevens, Esq. who departed this life the 23 of December 1687 Age 57 years. He was 22 years Judge of this County Court, one of His Lordships Council, and one of ye Deputy Lieutenants of this Province of Maryland. VIVII POST FVNERA VIRIVS Recut 1886
Credits. This page was last revised on January 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,859 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
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