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

The First Stone Church of the Lutheran Faith in Western Maryland

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2020

1. The First Stone Church of the Lutheran Faith in Western Maryland Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This First Stone Church of the Lutheran faith in Western Maryland was begun in 1752. Completed in 1762 and rebuilt in 1825.

Within These Sacred Walls:

1820: Sunday School Organized
1821: First convention of the Maryland Synod after organization
1821: First Convention of the General Synod after organization.
1826: Community celebration of semi-centennial of the Declaration of Independence.

Erected 1928 by Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1752.

Location. 39° 24.944′ N, 77° 24.558′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker can be reached from East Church Street just east of North Market Street (Maryland Route 355), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Market Space, Frederick MD 21701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memoriam (within shouting distance of this marker); Evangelical Lutheran Church

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Rupp Hospitality House (within shouting distance of this marker); Loats Female Orphan Asylum of Frederick City (within shouting distance of this marker); Hood College (within shouting distance of this marker); Cultures Meet (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Enoch Louis Lowe (about 300 feet away); North Market Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2020

2. The First Stone Church of the Lutheran Faith in Western Maryland Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.