Princess Anne in Somerset County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Manokin Presbyterian Church

Photographed By William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

1. Manokin Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. One of five churches organized by the Rev. Francis Makemie in 1683. First preaching on this ground, 1672. Original church constructed prior to 1692. Present walls erected 1765. Tower added 1888.

Erected by Maryland Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1683.

Location. 38° 12.437′ N, 75° 41.678′ W. Marker is in Princess Anne, Maryland, in Somerset County. Marker is at the intersection of Somerset Avenue (Maryland Route 675) and Fluers Lane, on the right when traveling south on Somerset Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Princess Anne MD 21853, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Princess Anne Town (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Somerset County (about 600 feet away); Somerset County Circuit Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Teackle Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Historic Boxwood Gardens (approx. 0.3 miles away); Birthplace of Samuel Chase (approx. half a mile away); University of Maryland Eastern Shore (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Princess Anne.

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Francis Makemie, wikipedia entry. (Submitted on November 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)

Manokin Presbyterian Church and Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Pfingsten, November 23, 2007

2. Manokin Presbyterian Church and Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,648 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2007, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.