Marker Logo HMdb.org THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
Sharpsburg in Washington County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

First Methodist Cemetery

 
 
First Methodist Cemetery Marker image. Click for full size.
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 SitesChurches & Religion. 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. Marker 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.
 
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); The Historic Grove House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sharpsburg Bluebirds (approx. 0.2 miles away); Viet Nam Era Memorial (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
Paid Advertisement
Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.
Click or scan to see
this page online
(approx. 0.2 miles away); Reformed Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sharpsburg.
 
First Methodist Cemetery Marker image. Click for full size.
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 1,146 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.

Share this page.  
Share on Tumblr
m=7338

CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisements
Mar. 29, 2024