Springfield Presbyterian Church (Sykesville, Maryland) Explained

Springfield Presbyterian Church
Location:7300 Spout Hill Rd., Sykesville, Maryland
Coordinates:39.3742°N -76.9733°W
Builder:Oram, John; Forrester, Benjamin
Architecture:19th Century Classicism
Added:July 31, 1986
Refnum:86002110

Springfield Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church located at Sykesville, Carroll County, Maryland, United States. It is a -story brick structure in Flemish bond on a stone foundation. The church was built in 1836 and is a 3-story structure constructed of uncoursed rubble stone covered in stucco. It served as the area's first school as well as the building of worship for the Presbyterian congregation.[1] The church was founded by immigrants from Scotland and the church holds cultural events to celebrate its Scottish heritage.[2]

The Springfield Presbyterian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Springfield Presbyterian Church. December 1984 . 2016-01-01 . Joe Getty . Maryland Historical Trust.
  2. News: Displays of Scottish ancestry reflect church pride . . 2013-01-02.