Salisbury in Wicomico County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Wicomico Presbyterian Church

Photographed by William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

1. Wicomico Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. On March 12, 1672, Somerset County granted Presbyterians permission to conduct regular services on the Wicomico River. The first church located six miles down river, was one of five churches organized by Francis Mackemie in 1683. It moved to Rockawalkin, 1742, and to Salisbury, 1830. Present sanctuary built 1859.

Erected 1972 by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1862.

Location. 38° 22.043′ N, 75° 35.947′ W. Marker is in Salisbury, Maryland, in Wicomico County. It is on Broad Street 0.1 miles west of Poplar Hill Ave., on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salisbury MD 21802, 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,

and in the Tidewater.

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: Newtown Historic District (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wye Oak Seedling (about 600 feet away); The General Humphreys Cannon (about 700 feet away); Historic Byrd Tavern (about 700 feet away); F. Leonard Wailes Law Office (about 700 feet

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away); The Great Salisbury Fire (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Peter's Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Church Street Mural Project (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salisbury.

Other markers no longer nearby. Gen. John Henry Winder C.S.A. (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed); Lynching in America / Lynching in Wicomico County (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing); Charles H. Chipman Cultural Center (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Francis Makemie, wikipedia entry. There are two spellings of Francis Mackamie (Makemie) name. This was not uncommon in the 17th century. (Submitted on November 29, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Wicomico Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

2. Wicomico Presbyterian Church

Wicomico Presbyterian Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

3. Wicomico Presbyterian Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,175 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.