St. Ignatius Church (Forest Hill, Maryland) Explained

St. Ignatius Church
Location:533 E. Jarrettsville Rd., Forest Hill, Maryland
Coordinates:39.5736°N -76.3553°W
Added:April 16, 1974
Refnum:74000956

St. Ignatius Church is a historic Roman Catholic Church located at Forest Hill, Harford County, Maryland. It is a rubble stone, one-story rectangular structure of five bays, with a tall tower at the west end and a rubble stone two-story rectangular addition. The original 35 feet by 50 feet church was built between 1786 and 1792.

History

A major addition was made in 1848 and the tower was added in 1865. The parish hall wing was constructed in 1822 and a small frame sacristy was added in 1887. It is the oldest extant church in the Archdiocese of Baltimore.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: St. Ignatius Church. September 1973. 2016-03-01 . Clarence V. Joerndt. Maryland Historical Trust.
  2. News: William M. Ady . 1872-03-01 . . 2 . . 2023-12-27.
  3. News: Richardson . 1930-03-13 . The Evening Sun . 40 . . 2023-12-27.
  4. News: Thomas H. Robinson, Attorney General, Dies at Belair Home. 1930-10-13 . . 2 . . 2022-11-28.
  5. News: Funeral of Mr. Wm. G. Scott . 1882-04-14 . . 2 . . 2023-12-27.