Bosley Methodist Church - Sparks MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 31.680 W 076° 40.422
18S E 356150 N 4376709
Bosley Methodist Church is included in the Western Run-Belfast Road Historic District. Bosley Church was founded in 1784 and the Building was dedicated in 1877. The church has a cemetery on its property.
Waymark Code: WM14J70
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 07/14/2021
Views: 2
A fairly large cemetery is on the church property.
Inscription on a plaque attached to the church building located in the front on the left cornerstone "BOSELY CHURCH FOUNDED 1784 BUILDING DEDICATED 1877.
From the National Register of Historic Places Inventory—Nomination Form Page 7-The Bosley Methodist Church is a stylish Gothic-revival church, a radical departure from the denomination’s earlier philosophy of utterly-simple meeting houses, an influence from such sophisticated city churches as the Mount Vernon Place Methodist.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1877
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:00 AM To: 11:00 AM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:00 AM
Street address of Church:
14800 Thornton Mill Road
Sparks, MD United States
21152
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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