Poolesville in Montgomery County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Peter's Church
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 7, 2010
1. St. Peter's Church Marker
St. Peter's Church
The First Church West of the Great Seneca Creek in the Province of Maryland.
This Structure was begun in 1845 in what was Prince George's Parish, 1726-1742. All Saints' Parish, 1742-1770. Eden Parish, 1770-1792. And from that time, St. Peter's Parish.
Erected by the Montgomery County Historical Society at the Centennial Celebration of the Completion of this Church, the Feast of St. Peter, 1947.
Erected 1947 by the Montgomery County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1737.
Location. 39° 8.78′ N, 77° 25.158′ W. Marker is in Poolesville, Maryland, in Montgomery County. It is on Whites Ferry Road (State Highway 107), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Poolesville MD 20837, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. 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 walking distance of this marker: 20101 Fisher Avenue (a few steps from this marker); The Civil War at Poolesville (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Poolesville (about 500 feet away);
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Poolesville (was about 800 feet away but has been confirmed missing); a different marker also named Poolesville (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 7, 2010
2. Marker at Front of Church
The plaque is to the right of the doorway.
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 7, 2010
3. St. Peter's Church
Photographed by Craig Swain, March 7, 2010
4. St. Peter's Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,363 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 1, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
