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

"Old Spring Hill"

St. Paul's Church

Photographed by F. Robby, November 3, 2007

1. "Old Spring Hill" St. Paul's Church Marker

Inscription. Established here between 1711 and 1725 as a chapel of ease for Green Hill Church (1694) located 8 miles sout on the Wicomico River. The present ediface was completed in 1773 to replace the original structure. Some of the original furnishings still in use.

Erected by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 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 1711.

Location. 38° 25.798′ N, 75° 40.427′ W. Marker is in Hebron, Maryland, in Wicomico County. It is at the intersection of Ocean Gateway (U.S. 50) and Main Street (Maryland Route 347), on the right when traveling west on Ocean Gateway. Marker is about 150 feet east of intersection in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hebron MD 21830, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Four Immortal Chaplains (within shouting distance of this marker); Trans-Peninsular Line Midpoint Marker (approx. 2.3 miles away); Mason-Dixon Stone (approx. 4.7 miles away); You Are Not Forgotten

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(approx. 4.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.7 miles away); Barren Creek Springs Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); Native Americans (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Springs at Barren Creek… (approx. 4.8 miles away).

Regarding "Old Spring Hill". Church building was destroyed by fire July 2014.

St. Paul's Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by F. Robby, November 3, 2007

2. St. Paul's Church

Photographed by F. Robby, November 3, 2007

3. St. Paul's Church

"Old Spring Hill" Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross

4. "Old Spring Hill" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,682 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on November 14, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.