St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church (Quantico, Maryland) facts for kids
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St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
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| Location | Green Hill Church Rd., Quantico, Maryland |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1733 |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000929 |
| Added to NRHP | June 5, 1975 |
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, also known as Green Hill Church, is a very old and important church building. It is located near Quantico in Wicomico County, Maryland. This church has a long history and is recognized as a special historic place.
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History of Green Hill Church
How the Church Began
The church was first called Stepney Parish. It was one of the first 30 Anglican parishes in the Maryland area. It was built in 1733 to serve a new town called Green Hill Town. This town was supposed to be a busy port where ships could enter.
However, Green Hill Town never really grew. A different town nearby, Salisbury, Maryland, became very successful instead. Salisbury was known for shipping seafood and farm products.
Name Change and Other Churches
In the mid-1800s, the church's name changed. It was renamed after the apostle St. Bartholomew. This happened as new smaller churches, called chapels, were built nearby.
The Stepney Parish also helped start other churches. These often began as "chapels of ease." This meant they were easier for people to get to than the main church. Some of these included Spring Hill Church and St. Peter's Church in Salisbury. Other churches like Old Christ Church (Laurel, Delaware) and St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church (Seaford, Delaware) also grew from this parish.
About the Church Building
What the Church Looks Like
St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church is a single-story building. It is made of brick and has a pointed roof at the front. The bricks are laid in a special pattern called "Flemish bond." You can still see the year 1733 in the restored brickwork.
Inside, the church is quite simple. It has old-fashioned box pews, which are like small enclosed seating areas. There are also special plaques that remember important rectors (church leaders) who served there for many years. One plaque honors William Murray Stone, who became an Episcopal Bishop in Maryland.
Surroundings and Current Use
Next to the church, there are old gravestones from the 1700s and 1800s. The church is surrounded by farm fields and even a golf course.
In 1975, St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as an important historical site.
The church does not have regular services anymore. However, it is opened at least once a year in August. This is for a special worship service on St. Bartholomew's Day. The church is on private property, and there are signs saying it is monitored by cameras.
See also
- Old Christ Church (Laurel, Delaware), a church connected to Green Hill Church, built with wood in a similar style.
