St. Thomas' Parish Church - Maryland Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

St. Thomas' Parish Church-Side A
Successor to the 17th century Anglican Church at Mount Calvert, this cruciform, brick church was authorized in 1732 and completed in 1745 during the rectorate of John Eversfield, 1728-1780. Built by Daniel Page it served as chapel of ease for the northern part of St. Paul's Parish, Prince George's County, until 1850. Since 1850 it has been parish church of St. Thomas' Parish, Prince George's County.

Side B
Victorianized in the 1850/s it was partially restored following the detailed original contract 1955-58. Thomas John Claggett, first Bishop of Maryland, lived near here and served as priest in this church. Members of the Lord Proprietor's family are buried here. Always open for prayer and worship, the blessed sacrament has been continuously reserved for many years.

Erected by Vestry of St. Thomas' Parish, Prince George's County, Maryland Historical Society.

County (required): Prince George's County Location (required): Intersection of of St. Thomas Church Road and Croom Road (Route 382) More info about the site/marker (optional): The marker is on the left when traveling east on St. Thomas Church Road. Marker is on the church grounds, about 200 feet east of the intersection. Marker is in this post office area: Upper Marlboro MD 20772 Marker Type (optional): Not listed Website for more info (optional): Not listed

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