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

Epiphany Episcopal Chapel and Church House

Photographed By F. Robby, October 26, 2007

1. Epiphany Episcopal Chapel and Church House Marker

Inscription. Only known World War I chapel in the United States. Consecrated in 1918 to minister to the soldiers at Camp Meade and serve as permanent mission in the village of Odenton. Designed in the Arts and Crafts style by Riggin Buckler. Used by all denominations as church and guest house, with offices for five chaplains, living and dining room, kitchen, and dormitory to house doughboys and visiting family members.

Erected by Maryland Historical Trust, Maryland State Highway Administration.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Maryland Historical Trust series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.

Location. 39° 5.238′ N, 76° 42.517′ W. Marker is in Odenton, Maryland, in Anne Arundel County. Marker is at the intersection of Odenton Road and Morgan Road, on the right when traveling east on Odenton Road. Marker is on chapel grounds, about 100 feet east of intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1419 Odenton Rd, Odenton MD 21113, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Patton's Headquarters (approx. 0.8 miles away); The Tank School and Tank Corps

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); School for Bakers and Cooks (approx. one mile away); Eisenhower's Quarters (approx. one mile away); 85th Medical Battalion Avenue (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Franklin Cantonment (approx. 1.1 miles away); Post Hospital (approx. 1.6 miles away); Hodges Hall (approx. 1.7 miles away).

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Photographed By F. Robby, October 26, 2007

2. Epiphany Episcopal Chapel

Photographed By F. Robby

3. Epiphany Episcopal Chapel

Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,841 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2007, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.