Fork United Methodist Church - Fork, MD
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bluesnote
N 39° 28.377 W 076° 26.880
18S E 375451 N 4370262
The oldest methodist church in the state is located in Fork, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14Z2C
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2021
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The plaque says, "Fork United Methodist Church
Oldest Methodist congregation in Maryland worshipping in its original location. Organized as Fork Meeting by Robert Strawbridge. Land “near the forks of the Gunpowder River” given in 1771 by James Baker, who converted to Methodism under the preaching of Rev John King. Francis Asbury preached here on June 9, 1776."
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 1
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
Address of Tower: Not listed
Relevant website?: Not listed
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