First Methodist Episcopal Congregation (former) - Port Deposit, MD
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N 39° 36.463 W 076° 07.104
18S E 403988 N 4384816
The first use of this building was a church before it became an odd fellows lodge.
Waymark Code: WM14TRY
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/23/2021
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Taken from Wikipedia, "Paw Paw Building, also known as Odd Fellows Hall, is a historic building located at Port Deposit, Cecil County, Maryland. It is a two-story, 36-by-40-foot (11 by 12 m), stone structure covered with plaster, that was built in 1821 by the First Methodist Episcopal congregation. It was used as a church until 1839. It was then used as a school called Heath of Health Academy and later Odd Fellows Academy. It later held a grocery store and "dining salon" until converted for use as an apartment and recreation hall.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1821
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist Episcopal Church
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 1:00 PM To: 5:00 PM
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: 1:00 PM
Street address of Church:
98 N. Main St., Port Deposit, Maryland
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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