Near Thurmont in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Harriet Chapel
Circa 1828
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 18, 2021
1. Harriet Chapel Marker
A picturesque fieldstone chapel built as a memorial to Harriet McPherson Brien, wife of John Brien, owner of Catoctin Iron Furnace. Harriet Chapel would become a place of worship for members of the Episcopal Church in 1833. Most church services were attended by the local iron-making community who worked at the furnace including those of German, Irish, and African-American heritages.
Among the notable guests who have worshipped at Harriet Chapel are former Presidents Lyndon B. Johnson, Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter while staying nearby at Camp David, the President of the United States' country residence.
Today, Harriet Chapel is an active Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Maryland.
Erected 2017 by Frederick Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Former U.S. Presidents: #36 Lyndon B. Johnson, the Former U.S. Presidents: #38 Gerald R. Ford, Jr., and the Former U.S. Presidents: #39 James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is October 2017.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Resources: Use—Reuse—Recycle (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Diverse and Skilled Workforce (about 400 feet away); The Watchful Eye (about 400 feet away); Secondary Industries and the Mill Pond (about 500 feet away); Dirty and Dangerous (about 500 feet away); Catoctin Furnace African American Cemetery Interpretive Trail (about 500 feet away); Catoctin Iron Furnace (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Catoctin Iron Furnace (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thurmont.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 18, 2021
2. Harriet Chapel Marker
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 18, 2021
3. Cornerstone
Harriet Chapel
Built 1828
Consecrated 1833
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 18, 2021
4. Harriet Chapel
Frederick County Landmarks Foundation No. 207.
Photographed By Allen C. Browne, October 18, 2021
5. Harriet Chapel
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 19, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
