Founder of Presbyterianism
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.
Marker is on US 13 north of Saxis Road, on the left when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
