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'''Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church''' is a historic [[Presbyterianism|Presbyterian church]] located in [[Snow Hill, Maryland|Snow Hill]], [[Worcester County, Maryland]]. The church was established by immigrants from [[English American|England]], [[Scottish American|Scotland]], and [[Scotch-Irish American|Ulster]].Makmie Memorial is generally regarded as being the first church in America to issue a call to a pastor. The original church building was a log structure located within a block of the Pocomoke River, which in 1683 was the main means of travel in the area given the vast wet-lands in Worcester County. The second structure was a frame building built on the current property on West Market Street, but it was built close to the center of the grave yard on the top of the little rise. That building burned and was replaced by a brick structure on the same spot. That building served for a number of years until it too was damaged by fire. In 1883, for the 200th anniversary of the organization of the church, it was resolved to build a Makemie Memorial Church in honor of its founder, Reverend [[Francis Makemie]] (1658 – 1708). The present building designed by noted Philadelphia architect [[Isaac Pursell]]. It was started in 1887 and dedicated on June 29, 1890. It is the only church in the United States with the name, Makemie Memorial. It is a [[Gothic Revival]] structure, built of red brick with red sandstone trim. There are five beautiful memorial windows in the sanctuary and the vaulted ceiling is supported by hand hewn, exposed wooded arches. It has two unequal tall towers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.makemie.com/Church%20history%20final.pdf|title=History|date=2008-11-21|work= History of Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church|publisher=Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church}}</ref> Maryland Senator [[Ephraim King Wilson II]] (1821 - 1891) is buried in the adjacent graveyard, as are former Governor [[John Walter Smith]] (1845-1925) and his wife.
'''Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church''' is a historic [[Presbyterianism|Presbyterian church]] located in [[Snow Hill, Maryland|Snow Hill]], [[Worcester County, Maryland]]. The church was established by immigrants from [[English American|England]], [[Scottish American|Scotland]], and [[Scotch-Irish American|Ulster]].Makmie Memorial is generally regarded as being the first church in America to issue a call to a pastor. The original church building was a log structure located within a block of the Pocomoke River, which in 1683 was the main means of travel in the area given the vast wet-lands in Worcester County. The second structure was a frame building built on the current property on West Market Street, but it was built close to the center of the grave yard on the top of the little rise. That building burned and was replaced by a brick structure on the same spot. That building served for a number of years until it too was damaged by fire. In 1883, for the 200th anniversary of the organization of the church, it was resolved to build a Makemie Memorial Church in honor of its founder, Reverend [[Francis Makemie]] (1658 – 1708). The present building designed by noted Philadelphia architect [[Isaac Pursell]]. It was started in 1887 and dedicated on June 29, 1890. It is the only church in the United States with the name, Makemie Memorial. It is a [[Gothic Revival]] structure, built of red brick with red sandstone trim. There are five beautiful memorial windows in the sanctuary and the vaulted ceiling is supported by hand hewn, exposed wooded arches. It has two unequal tall towers. Maryland Senator [[Ephraim King Wilson II]] (1821 - 1891) is buried in the adjacent graveyard, as are former Governor [[John Walter Smith]] (1845-1925) and his wife.<ref name="mht_ihp">{{cite web|url=https://mht.maryland.gov/secure/medusa/PDF/NR_PDFs/NR-1469.pdf |title=National Register of Historic Places Registration: Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church |date=April 1988|accessdate=2016-03-01 |author=Paul B. Touart|publisher=Maryland Historical Trust}}</ref>


It was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2008.<ref name="nris"/>
It was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2008.<ref name="nris"/>

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Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church
Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church is located in Maryland
Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church
Nearest city103 W Market Street, Snow Hill, Maryland
Area1.1 acres (0.45 ha)
Built1888 (1888)
ArchitectIsaac Pursell
Architectural styleGothic
NRHP reference No.08001044[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 10, 2008

Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located in Snow Hill, Worcester County, Maryland. The church was established by immigrants from England, Scotland, and Ulster.Makmie Memorial is generally regarded as being the first church in America to issue a call to a pastor. The original church building was a log structure located within a block of the Pocomoke River, which in 1683 was the main means of travel in the area given the vast wet-lands in Worcester County. The second structure was a frame building built on the current property on West Market Street, but it was built close to the center of the grave yard on the top of the little rise. That building burned and was replaced by a brick structure on the same spot. That building served for a number of years until it too was damaged by fire. In 1883, for the 200th anniversary of the organization of the church, it was resolved to build a Makemie Memorial Church in honor of its founder, Reverend Francis Makemie (1658 – 1708). The present building designed by noted Philadelphia architect Isaac Pursell. It was started in 1887 and dedicated on June 29, 1890. It is the only church in the United States with the name, Makemie Memorial. It is a Gothic Revival structure, built of red brick with red sandstone trim. There are five beautiful memorial windows in the sanctuary and the vaulted ceiling is supported by hand hewn, exposed wooded arches. It has two unequal tall towers. Maryland Senator Ephraim King Wilson II (1821 - 1891) is buried in the adjacent graveyard, as are former Governor John Walter Smith (1845-1925) and his wife.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Paul B. Touart (April 1988). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church" (PDF). Maryland Historical Trust. Retrieved 2016-03-01.


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