Christ Church, Graveyard and Sexton's House facts for kids
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Christ Church, Graveyard and Sexton's House
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Christ Church IU, Chester Parish, Worton, Maryland
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 Location in Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Worton, Maryland |
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| Built | 1765 |
| Architectural style | Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 80001822 |
| Added to NRHP | April 02, 1980 |
Christ Church, Graveyard and Sexton's House is a historic group of buildings in Worton, Maryland. It includes an old Episcopal church, a graveyard, and a house where the church caretaker (called a sexton) used to live. The church is also known as Christ Church IU.
This special place is found in Kent County, Maryland. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it's an important historical site worth protecting.
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Discovering Christ Church IU
Christ Church IU is a small building made of brick. It has a main hall and a smaller, narrower section at the back called a sanctuary. The church was built to be the main church for Chester Parish. This parish was created in the same year the church was built.
A Look at the Church Building
The church was likely built between 1845 and 1870, though some records say 1765. It shows off a style called Gothic Revival. This style brings back ideas from old European cathedrals. Even though it's small, it's a great example of this design in brick.
The Sexton's House and Graveyard
Next to the church is the Sexton's House. This house is very old, probably from the time of an earlier church building. It has two parts connected together. One part is made of brick, and the other is made of stone. Both parts are one story tall and have small windows sticking out of the roof, called dormers.
The church also has a graveyard. In 1835, the church sold some of its land near the main road. This land was sold to the town's United Methodist church to be used for their own graveyard.
A Place in History
Christ Church, Graveyard and Sexton's House tells a story about the past. It shows how communities built places of worship long ago. Being on the National Register of Historic Places helps keep this history alive for everyone.
See also
- List of post 1692 Anglican parishes in the Province of Maryland
