Saint Nicholas Church
N 38° 15.797 W 076° 26.773
18S E 373478 N 4236016
Marker just south of Gate 2 at NAS Pax River. Marker is offsite historical information about the Base Chapel. Not a very scenic area but a quick pull-off from the road.
Waymark Code: WM8XW
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2006
Views: 32
SAINT NICHOLAS CHURCH
1637 Jesuit Mission of Father Andrew White was located a mile from here on Patuxent River, on land given by Mattapanient Indian Chief Macquacomen. The first St. Nicholas Church was built at this site in 1796 by Jesuit Father James Walton. Present Building Errected 1916, Became Navy Chapel when Patuxent Naval Air Station was established in 1942.
Maryland Historical Trust
Maryland State Highway Administration
Marker Type (optional): ----
County (required): St. Mary's County
Location (required): Along the Shoulder of Route 235 Northbound
More info about the site/marker (optional): Not listed
Website for more info (optional): Not listed
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