OLDEST -- Methodist Congregation in Maryland - Fork, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 28.377 W 076° 26.880
18S E 375451 N 4370262
The oldest methodist church in the state is located in Fork, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14Z2F
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2021
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The plaque says, "Fork United Methodist Church
Oldest Methodist congregation in Maryland worshipping in its original location. Organized as Fork Meeting by Robert Strawbridge. Land “near the forks of the Gunpowder River” given in 1771 by James Baker, who converted to Methodism under the preaching of Rev John King. Francis Asbury preached here on June 9, 1776."
Type of documentation of superlative status: Plaque
Location of coordinates: Building
Web Site: Not listed
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