Edgemere in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Presbytery of Baltimore

Photographed by F. Robby, September 8, 2013

1. The Presbytery of Baltimore Marker

Inscription. The Presbytery of Baltimore here commemorates the first regular services of the Presbyterian Church within its bounds. These were held by the Rev. Hugh Conn in the neighboring house of Thomas Todd in March 1714-15.

Erected 1920.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1714.

Location. 39° 12.803′ N, 76° 26.268′ W. Marker is in Edgemere, Maryland, in Baltimore County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Point Road (Route 20) and Avenue C, on the left when traveling south. Marker is in the northwest corner of the family cemetery located behind the Todd house. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sparrows Point MD 21219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

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 walking distance of this marker: A Heavy Price (within shouting distance of this marker); Todd’s Inheritance (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Howard Veterans Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War II Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Landing (approx. 0.3 miles away); Unexpected Resistance (approx. 0.6 miles away); War in the Chesapeake (approx. 0.6 miles away); "O! say can you see…" (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edgemere.

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Another marker is no longer nearby. Todd’s Inheritance (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by F. Robby, September 8, 2013

2. The Presbytery of Baltimore Marker

Photographed by F. Robby, September 8, 2013

3. The Presbytery of Baltimore Marker

Dedication date on back of marker: October 27, 1920.

Photographed by F. Robby, September 8, 2013

4. The Presbytery of Baltimore Marker

The marker is in the foreground. The back of Todd House is in the background.

The Todd Family Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by F. Robby, September 8, 2013

5. The Todd Family Cemetery

The Todd house and cemetery were open to visitors on Defenders Day.

The Todd House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by F. Robby, September 8, 2013

6. The Todd House

Front view of the house.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2013, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 778 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 9, 2013, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.