All Saints' Church (Sunderland, Maryland) facts for kids
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All Saints' Church
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All Saints' Church - Front View, December 2008
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 Location in Maryland
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| Nearest city | 100 Lower Marlboro Road, Sunderland, Maryland |
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| Built | 1774 |
| Architectural style | Georgian |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000908 |
| Added to NRHP | March 14, 1973 |
All Saints' Church is a very old and important Episcopal church in Sunderland, Calvert County, Maryland. You can find it at 100 Lower Marlboro Road. This church has a long history, dating back to the early days of Maryland.
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A Look at Its History
How the Church Started
All Saints' Parish was one of the very first church areas created in Maryland. This happened in 1692, when Maryland was still a British colony. Back then, the Anglican Church (which is now the Episcopal Church) was the official church of the area.
The First Church Building
In 1693, the first church building for All Saints' Parish was built. It was a simple structure made of logs. This log church was built on land given by a person named Thomas Hillary. Over the years, the log church was made bigger and repaired many times.
Building the Current Church
The beautiful brick church you see today was built between 1774 and 1777. It replaced the older log church. This new building was constructed on a hill, where it still stands proudly.
What the Church Looks Like
The church is built in a style called Georgian. This style was very popular in the 1700s. The walls are made of special bricks laid in a pattern called Flemish bond. Some of the bricks have a shiny, glazed look.
How It Was Paid For
Since the Anglican Church was the official church of Maryland at the time, the new building was paid for using county taxes. This means everyone in the county helped pay for it. A future important church leader, Thomas Claggett, was the church's rector (its main priest) during this time.
A Recognized Landmark
All Saints' Church is so important that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. This list includes buildings and places that are very special to the history of the United States.
Still an Active Church
Today, All Saints' Church is still a busy and active church. It is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. The current rector is the Rev. Andrew Rutledge.
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All Saints' Church - Rear View, December 2008
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All Saints' Church - Labyrinth, December 2008
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All Saints' Church - Labyrinth Sign, December 2008
