Near Westover in Somerset County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Old Rehoboth Episcopal Church, Erected in 1682

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 10, 2019

1. Old Rehoboth Episcopal Church, Erected in 1682 Marker

Inscription. For more than two hundred years the Parish Church of Coventry Parish, stood on this site. The present building was erected in 1740. It served a large congregation till about 1900 when it fell into decay and was abandoned. The partial restoration of the church was marked by a service of dedication held on September 23rd, 1928 by the Rt. Rev. George W. Davenport, Bishop of the Diocese, and visiting clergy.

To the Glory of God and in appreciation of the services of Cassius McDashiell of Princess Anne, Maryland through whose efforts the walls were capped, the altar was built, and the floor was said.

Erected by Miss Florence E. DeGerkez of Burlington, New Jersey.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is September 23, 1928.

Location. 38° 2.32′ N, 75° 39.97′ W. Marker is near Westover, Maryland, in Somerset County. Marker is on Coventry Parish Road, 0.1 miles east of Old Rehobeth Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5757 Coventry Parish Road, Westover MD 21871, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Coventry Parish Church (here, next to this marker); Rehoboth Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); a different marker also named Rehoboth Presbyterian Church (approx. half a mile away); Rehoboth (approx. 4.6 miles away); Pocomoke City Historic Railroad Station (approx. 5.6 miles away); The Shapes of Ships (approx. 5.8 miles away); Sturgis One Room School (approx. 5.8 miles away); River Trades & Traditions / River Lore & Legend (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westover.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 10, 2019

2. Old Rehoboth Episcopal Church, Erected in 1682 Marker

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 10, 2019

3. Old Rehoboth Episcopal Church, Erected in 1682 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 327 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 10, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.