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Founder of Presbyterianism

Founder of Presbyterianism is a Virginia historical marker in Accomack County, dedicated 1971.

Accomack County · dedicated 1971 · Lankford Highway at intersection with Saxis Road

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Five miles west was the home of the Rev. Francis Makemie, founder of Presbyterianism in the United States. About 1684, Makemie established in Maryland the first Presbyterian church. Later he moved to Accomac and married. He died here in 1708.

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