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Founder of Presbyterianism

Lankford Hwy, VA , USA

Latitude & Longitude: 37° 53' 43.775628", -75° 32' 56.48694"
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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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