National Register of Historic Places

Christ Church Guilford

Guilford, Howard County, Maryland
Listed
January 30, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78001469

About this property

The Christ Church Guilford, historically known as the "Old Brick Church," is an historic Episcopal church located about one mile from Guilford, now part of Columbia, in Howard County, Maryland. The small Georgian church was completed in 1809. It was constructed of handmade brick laid in English garden wall brick bond with unmarked joints. The oldest artifact used by the church is a bible published in 1701 provided by Queen Anne. The original church was established in 1727 as Queen Caroline Parish Church. Trinity Church (Elkridge, Maryland), grew out of Christ Church. The structure replaced a ca1711 log frame building and is the second church building to be built on the 2-acre (0.81 ha) plot deeded to the parish in 1738 by Caleb Dorsey. It is the oldest church building still in use in Howard County.

Location

Guilford, Howard County, Maryland
39.18457, -76.82784

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When was Christ Church Guilford listed on the National Register?

Christ Church Guilford was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 30, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Christ Church Guilford?

Christ Church Guilford is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Christ Church Guilford?

The period of significance for Christ Church Guilford is recorded as the industrial era.

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