Millersville in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Severn Crossroads Church

Photographed By F. Robby, December 29, 2002

1. The Severn Crossroads Church Marker

Inscription. Built as a Methodist Church in 1861 and used as the Church Sanctuary & Sunday School for fifty years. Moved in 1896 from SE to NE corner of General’s Highway and Indian Landing roads, and dedicated in 1935 to Charles W. Baldwin, its pastor for 71 years. The Severn Crossroads Foundation moved it to its present site in 1981.

Erected by The Severn Crossroads Foundation, Maryland Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 39° 3.579′ N, 76° 37.66′ W. Marker is in Millersville, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is at the intersection of Generals Highway (Maryland Route 178) and Indian Landing Road, on the right when traveling south on Generals Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Millersville MD 21108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); Old Stage-Coach Road (a few steps from this marker); Charles W. Baldwin Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Anne Arundel Academy (approx. 0.6 miles away); Count de Rochambeau’s (approx. one mile away); Chapel of Ease

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(approx. 1.3 miles away); Shipley's Choice (approx. 1.4 miles away); Widow Ramsey’s Tavern (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Millersville.

Also see . . . Baldwin Hall. (Submitted on October 9, 2007.)

Church with the marker in the foreground, to the left image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Christopher Busta-Peck, March 13, 2008

2. Church with the marker in the foreground, to the left

1840's School House Replica image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, December 29, 2002

3. 1840's School House Replica

Reconstructed replica of 1840s school house that once stood next to Baldwin Hall.

Cross Roads Methodist Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, December 29, 2002

4. Cross Roads Methodist Episcopal Church

1861 church building, now known as Baldwin Hall, moved to existing location in 1981.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,764 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 9, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on March 14, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 3, 4. submitted on October 9, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.