Brentwood in Prince George's County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Little Church of Fort Lincoln

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 12, 2013

1. Little Church of Fort Lincoln Marker

Inscription. This church considered a gem of design and construction, won the architectural award presented by the Washington Board of Trade, in competition with over 400 other buildings in the Washington area, the year it was built. It is laid out in the form of a cross with gorgeous stained glass windows portraying the seven ages of man, as outlined in Shakespeare's play, "As You Like It".

Every year this church is the scene of hundreds of ceremonies such as weddings, christenings, anniversaries, memorial and complete funeral services.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 38° 55.744′ N, 76° 57.219′ W. Marker is in Brentwood, Maryland, in Prince George's County. It can be reached from Bladensburg Road. Marker is in Fort Lincoln Cemetery near the top of the hill. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brentwood MD 20722, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically

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in the Upper South,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Fort Lincoln Mausoleum (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Bladensburg (about 300 feet away); Barney Monument (about 400 feet away); This Old Spring House / The Old Oak Tree (about 400 feet away); The Lincoln Oak (about 400 feet away); Old Spring House (about 400 feet away); Fort Lincoln (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Lincoln (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brentwood.

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Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, October 12, 2013

2. Little Church of Fort Lincoln

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,421 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2013, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.