Frederick in Frederick County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Congregation in Frederick
circa 1745 - Founded by German Reformed settlers led by schoolmaster John Thomas Schley, the Founder of Frederick City.
1934 - Became part of the The Evangelical and Reformed Church a Merger of the Evangelical Synod and German Reformed Church
1957 - Affiliated with The United Church of Christ At the Union of the E&R Church and the Congregational Churches.
Houses of Worship
1743 - Log Church south of Thurmont in the Monocacy settlement shared with the German Lutehrans and the Moravians
Schley's Schoolhouse used as our first Frederick location
1748 - Wooden Church built on West Patrick Street lot
1763 - Stone Church built - Rebuilt in 1881 as "Trinity Chapel" retaining the original 1763 Tower and the 1807 Steeple.
1848 - Present Greek Revival Church Building erected interior remodeled 1891-1912 to enable "High Church" worship.
Placed by the Congregation in Thanksgiving to God in our 250th Anniversary Year - 1995
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1745.
Location. 39° 24.929′ N, 77° 24.693′ W. Marker is in Frederick, Maryland, in Frederick County. Marker is on West Church Street, on the left
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hood College (a few steps from this marker); John Thomas Schley (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Frederick County's First Y.M.C.A. (within shouting distance of this marker); “South Magnetic” (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick’s Poet Lawyer (within shouting distance of this marker); Unanimous Resolution (within shouting distance of this marker); In April 1861 The Legislature Of Maryland Met Here In Special Session (within shouting distance of this marker); Kemp Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.
Also see . . . Present Day Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ. (Submitted on October 7, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Additional commentary.
1. Jackson's visit
On September 7, 1862, Confederate General "Stonewall" Jackson rode in from his camp near the Monocacy River to attend Sunday services. At first he sought out the Presbyterian church nearby, but found the services there completed.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 17, 2022
2. The Congregation in Frederick Marker
The marker in the wintertime.
— Submitted October 7, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2020
3. The Congregation in Frederick Marker
The marker is on the right side of the church.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 17, 2022
4. Evangelical Reformed Church
The marker can be seen at the right side of the stairs.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 9, 2007
5. Greek Revival Church Building
The marker is a bronze plaque beside the entrance steps.
Photographed By Craig Swain, September 9, 2007
6. Trinity Chapel
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,125 times since then and 145 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 4, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on January 21, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 3. submitted on July 4, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4. submitted on January 21, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5, 6. submitted on October 7, 2007, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
