Darlington United Methodist Church

Darlington United Methodist Church is located in Darlington, Maryland. It is a pre Civil War structure, built in 1852, with white siding, large windows, and many historically original architecture. It is a church within the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church. It is also one of two churches part of the Darlington Methodist Charge, the other being Dublin United Methodist Church in Street, Maryland. Prior to July 2014, the church shared pastors with Rock Run United Methodist Church, located in nearby Level, Maryland. There was a third sister church, Thomas Run Church which closed its doors in 1945.

Darlington United Methodist Church
Darlington United Methodist Church in 2011
Darlington United Methodist Church is located in Maryland
Darlington United Methodist Church
Darlington United Methodist Church is located in the United States
Darlington United Methodist Church
Location2117 Shuresville Rd.,
Darlington, Maryland
Coordinates39°38′25″N 76°12′3″W
Built1852
Architectural styleclassic
Part ofDarlington Historic District (ID87001571)
The outside of the church in June 2010

History

In 1832 a log structure was built on the site. It was later replaced in 1852 by the existing frame structure, with a belfry and vestibule in 1892.

References

    • Darlington United Methodist Church Archived 2016-08-13 at the Wayback Machine
    • "Maryland Historical Trust". Darlington Methodist Church. Maryland Historical Trust. 02-1969.
    • Jones, F. C. (1947). "The Village of Darlington"
    • Farrington, H. W. (1930). "Kilts to Togs: Orphan Adventures" New York. The MacMillan Co.
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