Historic Christ Church - Stevensville, Md. - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

A beautiful example of the Queen Anne's style of ecclesiastical architecture & 1 of the most carefully preserved Victorian Churches in Maryland. It was the earliest Anglican settlements in the colony.

The congregation was first established at Claibornes settlement at Kent Point in 1630. The building was constructed in 1880. The Gothic structure of this building dates back to 1880. It has a steep slate roof, a stone foundation, & is distinctly different from most buildings in the region.

The unusual chimney in the medievel 'lancet' style, actually dates back to the 13th century. Wooden pegs were used instead of nails to build this structure.

The main structure is garnished with simple glass stained windows in 3 pairs along each side wall & a larger arched window in the south gable is behind the alter. The bell tower ajoins the east fascade. The dramatic interior is dominated by the steeply pitched ceiling & is supported by open, stick-style trusses that divide the duilding into 4 bays.

This site housed one of the oldest congregations in the state of Maryland until they relocated to its present location, in 1995, to Rt. 8 South.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1880 Age of Church building determined by?: Historical Society If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday Street address of Church: Main Street Stevensville, Md United States 21666 If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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