Historical Marker

St. Joseph's Church

MD 404 (Queen Anne Highway) at Church Lane, southeast corner · Queen Anne · Talbot

Maryland marker

Inscription

St. Joseph's Church Originally a mission of Old Bohemia founded March 18, 1765, by Father Joseph Mosley, S.J. Oldest section built 1782, additions made 1848 and 1903. Father Mosley one of three priests interred under chapel. Since 1868, except during wars, annual jousting tournaments held here on first Wednesday of August.

Maryland Historical Society - 1966

Location

AddressMD 404 (Queen Anne Highway) at Church Lane, southeast corner
CityQueen Anne
CountyTalbot
StateMaryland
Coordinates38.929642, -76.012283

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