Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First Methodist Cemetery

Photographed by Craig Swain, April 6, 2008

1. First Methodist Cemetery Marker

Inscription. The First Methodist Church in Sharpsburg acquired this property in 1819 and built a small, brick church here. The first burial was in 1828. This church was torn down when the congregation built a new church at 125 West Main Street in 1857.

Erected by Washington County Historical Advisory Committee.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Washington County Historical Advisory Committee series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.

Location. 39° 27.499′ N, 77° 45.114′ W. Marker is in Sharpsburg, Maryland, in Washington County. It is on North Hall Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sharpsburg MD 21782, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Baltimore Metro Region

and in Western Maryland.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jacob Highbarger House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Chapline House (about 700 feet away); Revolutionary War Patriots (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Historic Grove House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sharpsburg Bluebirds (approx. 0.2 miles away); Viet Nam Era Memorial

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Korean Conflict Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); In Recognition of the Patriotism Shown by All Who Answered Our Country's Call in the World War (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.

Photographed by Craig Swain, April 6, 2008

2. First Methodist Cemetery Marker

The First Methodist Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Swain, April 6, 2008

3. The First Methodist Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,392 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.