Near Beaver Creek in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christian Newcomer Home
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 25, 2019
1. Christian Newcomer Home Marker
Christian Newcomer, 1749-1830, was one of the founders of the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, the first American-born denomination. He moved to Washington County in 1775 and in his journal described crossing the Allegany Mountains 38 times as a circuit riding preacher to spead the gospel. He was called the St. Paul of the church.Erected by Washington County Historical Advisory Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Washington County Historical Advisory Committee series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 39° 34.398′ N, 77° 38.951′ W. Marker is near Beaver Creek, Maryland, in Washington County. Marker is on National Pike (U.S. 40) 0.2 miles west of Mapleville Road (Maryland Route 66), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20659 National Pike, Hagerstown MD 21740, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Roxbury Mills Bridge (approx. 3.1 miles away); Rose's Mill Bridge (approx. 3.2 miles away); Battle of Boonsboro (approx. 3.3 miles away); Battle of Funkstown (approx. 3.4 miles away); Gettysburg Campaign
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Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 29, 2008
2. Newcomer house and marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, January 25, 2019
3. Christian Newcomer House
Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 29, 2008
4. Newcomer house
Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,334 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on January 26, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on January 26, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 2. submitted on March 31, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 3. submitted on January 26, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 4. submitted on March 31, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
