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

To the Glory of God

1864 - 2014

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 28, 2023

1. To the Glory of God Marker

Inscription. The Accident German Lutherans built this church in 1851. They joined the Missouri Synod in 1864 and added a Narthex and Bell Tower. From the smoking ashes of this church, which was struck by lightning on August 23, 1901, and completely destroyed, the new building was dedicated on April 19, 1903. This monument was erected by the congregation in celebration and praise to our God for 150 years as a member of the Missouri Synod (LCMS) in 2014.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 19, 1903.

Location. 39° 37.803′ N, 79° 18.748′ W. Marker is in Accident, Maryland, in Garrett County. It can be reached from the intersection of Accident Bittinger Road and Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 132 Accident Bittinger Road, Accident MD 21520, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Western Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

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

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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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Zion Ev. Lutheran Church (here, next to this marker); Drane House (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Drane House (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Drane House (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Memoriam (approx. half a mile away); Bear Creek Trout Hatchery and Rearing Station (approx. 1.6 miles away); Bernadine Friend (approx. 4 miles away); Meshach Browning surveys a mountain sunset (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Accident.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 28, 2023

2. To the Glory of God Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 185 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.