Near Trappe in Talbot County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Old White Marsh Episcopal Church

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 3, 2007

1. Old White Marsh Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. Original structure built before 1690. Early 18th century rector was the Reverend Daniel Maynadier. A later provincial rector (1764–1768), the Reverend Thomas Bacon, compiled “Bacon’s Laws,” authoritative compendium of Colonial Statutes. Thomas John Claggett, first Episcopal Bishop of Maryland officiated here in 1793; Robert Morris, Sr., father of Revolutionary financier is buried here.
Church burned in 1892, was partially restored in 1977.

Erected by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1690.

Location. 38° 41.789′ N, 76° 3.62′ W. Marker is near Trappe, Maryland, in Talbot County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 50 and Manadier Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 50. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trappe MD 21673, 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Robert Morris, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); “Hole in the Wall”

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ball on Top of the Water Tower 1927-1998 (approx. 1.6 miles away); Home Run Baker Park (approx. 2.2 miles away); Peachblossom Meetinghouse (approx. 2.6 miles away); Site of Trappe High School (approx. 2.7 miles away); Nathaniel Hopkins (approx. 3.1 miles away); Old Wintersell Schoolhouse (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trappe.

More about this marker. See Robert Morris marker.

Also see . . .
1. The Old White Marsh Episcopal Church. Explore Chesapeake County website entry (Submitted on May 14, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Bacon's Laws of Maryland. Archives of Maryland Online website entry (Submitted on November 5, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 5, 2024

2. Old White Marsh Episcopal Church Marker

Ruins of Old White Marsh Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 3, 2007

3. Ruins of Old White Marsh Church

Grave of Rev. Daniel Maynadier and his wife. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 3, 2007

4. Grave of Rev. Daniel Maynadier and his wife.

View of church ruins from the rear. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 3, 2007

5. View of church ruins from the rear.

Church Ruins and Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, June 14, 2008

6. Church Ruins and Cemetery

Old White Marsh Episcopal Church from Easton Star Democrat January 22, 1969 article image. Click for full size.

7. Old White Marsh Episcopal Church from Easton Star Democrat January 22, 1969 article

Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 4,552 times since then and 115 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 5, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on March 19, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 5, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 6. submitted on June 15, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 7. submitted on February 22, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.