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The History of Dublin Methodist Church's Parsonages In 1870 David and Driscilla Riley sold to the the church three acres and 120 square perches of land and dwelling for $13,000.00 to be used as the parsonage for the Harford circuit. The building was a two-story log construction, which was located just west of the present Dublin Market on Route 440 (Kilgore-Botts property) until 1977 when it burnt. In 1872 Reverend Clarkson who was assigned to the eight church circuit (including Dublin, Darlington, Franklin, Watters Meeting [Thomas Run], Mt. Zion, Bel Air, Mt. Vernon, and Emory) refers tothe condition and appearance of the parsonage in his journal. In 1888 the first parsonage and 120 square perches of land was sold to Catherine Daugherty and a second parsonage was built on the remaining part of the lot. This served as the parsonage until 1968 when a new brick structure was built on Route 136 next to the church. The second parsonage was then sold. Many can remember an old building that sat where the present day parsonage on Route 136 is; it was the original Dublin School. The three room structure was used for grades 1 thru 11 until 1915 when a new wooden schoolhouse was constructed across the road. R.L. McCann willed the old schoolhouse and land to the church. It was utilized as a Boy Scout meeting house until it was demolished to make way for the present day parsonage. Today the congregation has many 4-generation worshippers attending services. In the spring of the Year of the Lord 2000 the Dublin United Methodist Church, being one of the oldest Methodist churches in the New World, will be celebrating 200 years of worshipping. From a log cabin to the present beautiful structure a community of loving spirit is still evident in the congregation to still carry on the advancement of God's Knowledge. A collection of old pictures and records are being compiled by the church Historian. Any materials you might have or know of would be appreciated. Kindly contact Jean Day at 410-836-3779 or e-mail us here Sources: C. Milton Wright "Harford Heritage", W.W. Preston "History of Harford County", "1953 Harford County Directory", Md. History Society, United Methodist History Society, Harford County Land Records.. |
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