Hanover in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Wesley Grove United Methodist Church
Photographed by F. Robby, December 30, 2002
1. Wesley Grove United Methodist Church Marker, West Side
Timber Ridge and Friendship Methodist Churches
Timber Ridge Church was built c.1840 two miles to the east. It was disbanded in 1869 when Southern sympathizers built Friendship Church across the road. A new Friendship Church was built on the former Timber Ridge site in 1900 and was last used for worship on Easter, 1948, before being razed for construction of Friendship (now BWI) Airport.
Prospect Hill Church was built c.1840 one mile to the west on land known as The Wilderness. In 1866 Southern sympathizers abandoned the building (which fell into ruin) and build Ridge Chapel at Shipleys Grove. A new sanctuary was built adjoining the old church in 1892 and is currently used for worship.
Erected by Ann Arundell Historical Society, Maryland Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 4, 1886.
Location. 39° 9.509′ N, 76° 42.465′
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Regionally, this marker is in Maryland’s Baltimore Metro Region. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies and also the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Harmans (approx. half a mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.6 miles away); Stoney Run Train Station (approx. 2.2 miles away); BWI Marshall (approx. 2.4 miles away); W B & A Electric Railroad (approx. 2½ miles away); Queenstown Rosenwald School (approx. 3.1 miles away); Division Hill (approx. 3½ miles away); E. Russell Allen (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hanover.
Other markers no longer nearby. XAF Radar Antenna (was approx. 2.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing); SCR-270 Radar Antenna (was approx. 2.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing); AN/SPG-55B Radar (was approx. 2.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Nike Ajax (was approx. 2.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing); TPS-43 (was approx. 2.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by F. Robby, October 17, 2007
2. Wesley Grove United Methodist Church Marker, East Side
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2011
3. Wesley Grove United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed by F. Robby, December 30, 2002
4. Wesley Grove United Methodist Church
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2011
5. Wesley Grove United Methodist Church
East side and entrance to the church
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2011
6. Wesley Grove United Methodist Church
North/back side of the church
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2011
7. Wesley Grove United Methodist Church
One of several cornerstones around the building - Wesley Grove Methodist Church 1951
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2011
8. Wesley Grove United Methodist Church
One of several cornerstones around the building - Friendship M.E.C.S. 1900
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2011
9. Wesley Grove United Methodist Church
One of several cornerstones around the building - E.M.C. 1866
Photographed by Lee Hattabaugh, November 17, 2011
10. Wesley Grove United Methodist Church
One of several cornerstones around the building - Ridge M.E.C.S.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,776 times since then and 67 times this year. Last updated on October 18, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. Photos: 1. submitted on October 13, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on October 18, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on November 17, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. 4. submitted on October 13, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on November 17, 2011, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
