Deer Creek Harmony Presbyterian Church - Darlington, MD
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N 39° 36.375 W 076° 11.867
18S E 397170 N 4384741
A historic church that is a contributing property for the Silver Houses Historic District in Darlington, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14W0Q
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 08/29/2021
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Taken from the NRHP nomination form, "6. Deer Creek Harmony Presbyterian Church (HA-165) - southwest corner of Harmony Church Road and Darlington Road. Three buildings. 1871 Gothic Revival stone church with bell tower and spire over projecting foyer facing northeast, Slate gable roof; brick chimney projecting from north slope of roof. Plaque located on southeast corner inscribed "Completed in 1871, Dedicated debt-free in 1872". Four lancet stained glass windows on each side of rectangular sanctuary; recessed niche behind pulpit on raised platform at southwest wall. Interior walls plastered and stencil bordered; last repainted in 1968. Corner stairway to basement added 1954. Covered walkway on south connects church with two-story stone veneer education building built 1965 * Cemetery located north and west of church; stone hipped roof tool shed built 1958*west of church at edge of 4-foot stone wall bordering church property. Iron gates in wall at front of church. Slate marker in wall north of church indicates location of 1837 church."
Presbyterian Denomination: Presbyterian Church (USA)
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
440 Darlington Rd., Darlington, MD
Date Built: 1871
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Architect: Not listed
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