Annapolis in Anne Arundel County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Site of the Methodist Church

1789–1817

Photographed By F. Robby, December 30, 2002

1. Site of the Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. Francis Asbury, Father of American Methodism, founded a Methodist Society in Annapolis in 1777. They built a meeting house in 1785 within the present grounds of the Naval Academy. In 1789, the “Old Blue Church” moved to this site and house one of the earliest Methodist congregations in America. In 1818, they built a new church on State Circle at North Street where they worshipped for 155 years.

Erected 1987 by Calvary United Methodist Church.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Francis Asbury, Traveling Methodist Preacher series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.

Location. 38° 58.759′ N, 76° 29.456′ W. Marker is in Annapolis, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of State Circle and North Street, in the median. Marker is on the grounds of the Maryland State House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annapolis MD 21401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Matthew Alexander Henson (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Tree (within shouting distance of this marker);

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St. Mary's City Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Thurgood Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); State Circle & Maryland Ave. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Treasury Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Roger Brooke Taney, 1777 - 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annapolis.

Maryland State House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, December 30, 2002

2. Maryland State House

The Maryland State House and many other markers are located on the grounds within State Circle.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 12, 2012

3. Site of the Methodist Church Marker

The Old Treasury Building is seen in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,315 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 11, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on May 20, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.