Mount Vernon in Baltimore, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church
The Washington Monument, Baltimore. This view of Mount Vernon Place, circa 1848, shows the home of Charles and Phoebe Key Howard ot the right of the monument.
Conceived as a "Cathedral of Methodism" the Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church was compelted on Noveber 12, 1872 in what was then the outskirts of the city. The church was designed by local architects Thomas Dixon and Charles Carson and is constructed of six different types of stone, including green serpentine.
The building celebrates the glory of God's creation. Nature themes predominate in the stained glass and carvings. The pews, made of American walnut, were hand-carved by one man and took seven years to complete. The main sanctuary seats 900 people. The stained glass rose window is modeled after the one in the Notre Dame Cathedral in France.
A second sanctuary, located on the second floor, was built for more intimate gatherings with seating for 300. The pews in this second sanctuary were removed during World War I to provide sleeping quarters for troops pasisng through Baltimore.
The church is on the site of the mansion of Charles Howard, son of John Eager Howard, who was married to Elizabeth Phoebe Key. John Eager Howard donated the land for the Washington Monument. The father of Elizabeth Key, Francis Scott Key, author of the Star-Spangled Banner, died here while visiting his daughters home in 1843.
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Troops passing through Baltimore during WWI are treated to a meal in the church social hall.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Maryland, Baltimore City historical markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.
Location. 39° 17.87′ N, 76° 36.923′ W. Marker is in Baltimore, Maryland. It is in Mount Vernon. Marker is at the intersection of Mount Vernon Place and North Charles Street on Mount Vernon Place. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Baltimore MD 21202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Francis Scott Key (a few steps from this marker); Celebrating Culture: The Heart of the City / Contributing to Society: Baltimore's Best Address (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place (a few steps from this marker); Asbury House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mount Vernon Cultural District (within shouting distance of this marker); Contributing to Society: Baltimore's Best Address (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Peabody Library (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Baltimore.
Also see . . . Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church and Asbury House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. This page has been viewed 2,961 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 26, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 2. submitted on December 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on May 26, 2008, by Christopher Busta-Peck of Shaker Heights, Ohio. 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 20, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.