Hancock in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hancock Presbyterian Church

Presbyterian Church (USA)

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 25, 2020

1. Hancock Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Hancock Presbyterian Church was organized on June 19, 1841. The first Pastor was the Reverend J.O. Proctor, who served from 1844-1852. Robert F. Bridges, Robert Wason, and James Hughes were elected ruling elders. The present brick church was dedicated in 1848. In January of 1862 while General Stonewall Jackson shelled Hancock, Maryland, his cannon fire hit the Church.

Erected by Presbyterian Church (USA).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1862.

Location. 39° 41.913′ N, 78° 10.615′ W. Marker is in Hancock, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on East Main Street (Maryland Route 144) just east of North Church Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 E Main St, Hancock MD 21750, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region

and in Western Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North

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America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: These Bricks (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Hancock Presbyterian Church (here, next to this marker); In Honor and Remembrance (within shouting distance of this marker); A panorama of the original Maryland-West Virginia river bridge / "The Light House" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Thomas Church (about 300 feet away); Gettysburg Campaign (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named St. Thomas Episcopal Church (about 300 feet away); Hancock (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hancock.

Other markers no longer nearby. St. Thomas Episcopal Church (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it); The National Road (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Hancock Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 25, 2020

2. Hancock Presbyterian Church

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 374 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.