Fork United Methodist Church - Fork, MD
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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: WM14Z2K
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."
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Fork, MD
Approximate number of graves: 300
Cemetery Status: Active
Cemetery Website: Not listed
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