Abingdon in Harford County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Cokesbury College

Old Post Road

— Established 1666 —

Cokesbury College Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, June 21, 2007

1. Cokesbury College Marker

Inscription. The first Methodist college in the world established at Abingdon June 5, 1785 by Bishops Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury. Destroyed by fire December 4, 1796. Located 175 yards east of this point.

Erected 1930 by the Governor William Paca Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Harford County, Md.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Francis Asbury, Traveling Methodist Preacher series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1712.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 27.685′ N, 76° 16.765′ W. Marker was in Abingdon, Maryland, in Harford County. Marker was on Philadelphia Road (Maryland Route 7) 0.2 miles south of Abingdon Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1317 Cokesbury Road, Abingdon MD 21009, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Cokesbury College (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Captain John Smith (approx. 0.8 miles away); Site of “Old Baltimore” (approx.

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0.8 miles away); Harford Town (approx. one mile away); This Tablet (approx. 1.1 miles away); "The Bush Declaration" (approx. 1.1 miles away); Gov. William Paca (approx. 1.2 miles away); “Constant Friendship” (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Abingdon.

In 1971, looking somewhat better image. Click for full size.

Maryland Historical Trust Historic Sites Survey, November 1971

2. In 1971, looking somewhat better

Cokesbury United Methodist Church and Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, June 21, 2007

3. Cokesbury United Methodist Church and Cemetery

Church and cemetery now stand on grounds occupied by Cokesbury College. The college was never rebuilt.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,775 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on December 15, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. Photos: 1. submitted on June 22, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on February 29, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 22, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.