Union Chapel - Glenwood MD
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Don.Morfe
N 39° 17.704 W 077° 01.476
18S E 325409 N 4351475
The chapel traces its history to 1831 when Charles D. Warfield, a member of a prominent Maryland family of the same surname that settled this region, deeded the property to the residents of the area for non-denominational church and community use.
Waymark Code: WM14MCY
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2021
Views: 1
The chapel is on the National Register of Historic Places. The NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM states:
Union Chapel is significant for its architecture, particularly the woodwork and support structure of its interior, and for its contribution to the history of religion in this part of the state. The chapel traces its history to 1831 when Charles D. Warfield, a member of a prominent Maryland family of the same surname that settled this region, deeded the property to the residents of the area for non-denominational church and community use. When the chapel was built in 1833, ten men were appointed trustees, five of them representing the Methodist church and five various other faiths. Although the building for many years served its intended functions, it eventually became more and more closely associated with the Methodists and was with increasing frequency utilized by them as a chapel. Even today it is considered the property of the Methodist church, although the board of trustees retain near complete control over its future.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1833
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Episcopal
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
2770 Roxbury Mills Road (MD 97)
Glenwood, MD United States
21738
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
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
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