St. John’s Episcopal Church was built in 1839 ,was deemed structurally unsafe in 1900 and then abandoned! Which explains the spooky ruins! The first Miles River Bridge was built in 1858 and was run as a privately owned toll bridge until 1878 when it was bought by Talbot County for $3,350! Facts: “History of Talbot County Maryland 1661-1861”by Oswald Tilghman 1915. Photo from the Talbot Historical Society Postcard Collection. Contact:
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EMILIE KNUD-HANSEN says
It is great to see what the church actually looked like…those ivy covered arches hold a LOT of stories, I am sure!
Now how about the wreck of a church at the corner of Manadier and Schwaninger Road??? 10 years ago it could be entered and appreciated.. it is now sunk into the ground. Are there county rules about these old churches…at least St.Johns is a treasure!
Donna richardson says
I would like copy I’d note and picture of church. [email protected], 26252 Daffin rd Easton, md 21601