ONLY - World War I chapel in the United States-Epiphany Episcopal Chapel and Church House - Odenton MD
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Don.Morfe
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Only known World War I chapel in the United States. Consecrated in 1918 to minister to the soldiers at Camp Meade.
Waymark Code: WM17NDM
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2023
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TEXT on the Maryland Historical Marker
Epiphany Episcopal Chapel and Church House
Only known World War I chapel in the United States. Consecrated in 1918 to minister to the soldiers at Camp Meade and serve as permanent mission in the village of Odenton. Designed in the Arts and Crafts style by Riggin Buckler. Used by all denominations as church and guest house, with offices for five chaplains, living and dining room, kitchen, and dormitory to house doughboys and visiting family members.
Type of documentation of superlative status: Historical Marker
Location of coordinates: 1419 Odenton Road, Odenton MD
Web Site: [Web Link]
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