Wye Mills in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Wye Episcopal Church
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007
1. Old Wye Episcopal Church Marker
Only remaining Anglican Church in Talbot County. Built 1721 as a Chapel-of-Ease by donations of 60,000 pounds of tobacco and 100 pounds sterling. Originally named St. Lukes, it was a place of worship until 1829. Reconstructed in 1854, but later fell into disrepair until restored in 1949 to original design with high box pews, hanging side pulpit and gallery with original Royal Arms.
Erected 1986 by Vestry of Old Wye Episcopal Church and Maryland Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1721.
Location. 38° 56.21′ N, 76° 4.753′ W. Marker is in Wye Mills, Maryland, in Talbot County. It is on Maryland Route 662 0.2 miles south of Route 404, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wye Mills MD 21679, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Eastern Shore. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic, on the Delmarva Peninsula, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. 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 walking distance of this marker: The Wye Oak (approx. 0.2 miles away); Preserving a Legacy (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Wye Oak (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Glimpse Inside a Giant
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Also see . . . A History of Wye Parish. Parish website entry (Submitted on March 4, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007
2. Old Wye Cemetery
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007
3. Old Wye Church
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 22, 2007
4. Old Wye Church
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,018 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 25, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
