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

Site of The Old Stone Methodist Church

Laurel's First Formal House of Worship

— Built 1842 —

The Old Stone Methodist Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, December 6, 2007

1. The Old Stone Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Methodism was founded in Laurel March 11, 1840. Remains of the church and adjoining cemetery were demolished in the 1950's. It's successor was built at 424 Main Street in 1884.

Erected 1999 by First United Methodist Church, 424 Main Street, Laurel, Maryland.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 11, 1835.

Location. 39° 6.512′ N, 76° 51.533′ W. Marker is in Laurel, Maryland, in Prince George's County. Marker is at the intersection of Park Hill Road and 9th Street, on the left when traveling west on Park Hill Road. Marker is about 250 feet west of the intersection along Park Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 951 Park Hill Rd, Laurel MD 20707, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Methodism in Laurel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Water From the Dam Powered the Cotton Mill (about 600 feet away); Desegregation of Laurel Pool (about 600 feet away); Laurel Cotton Mill and Dam (about 600 feet away); Laurel Factory: Prince Georges County's Only Mill Town (about 600 feet away); Laurel Factory: A Mill Town

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(about 600 feet away); Laurel Harnessed the River to Power the Cotton Mill (about 700 feet away); Early Buildings on St. Mary's Place (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laurel.

Site of the Old Stone Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, December 6, 2007

2. Site of the Old Stone Methodist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,288 times since then and 26 times this year. Last updated on March 3, 2014, by A. Taylor of Laurel, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.