EPIPHANY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

ODENTON, MD

Annapolis - USNA: Bridage Chapel Crypt John Paul Jones' remains are interred in the crypt beneath the Naval Academy Chapel inside a sarcophagus made of 21 short tons of black and white Italian marble with bronze fittings.  The deck surrounding the crypt is inscribed the names of his ships: Bonhomme Richard, Alliance, Serapis, Ariel, Alfred, Providence, and Ranger.  Scotland-born John Paul Jones has long been heralded as the first Navy American War Hero, often called the "Father of the American Navy."  When he died in 1792 at the age of 45, Jones was originally laid to rest in an unmarked grave in France.  They were later identified exhumed and transferred back to the United States aboard the USS Brooklyn (CA-3) for a proper interment under the leadership of Ambassador General Horace Porter.

The United States Naval Academy Chapel, or the Brigade of Midshipmen Chapel, was constructed between 1904 and 1908 in the Beaux Arts style by Ernest Flagg.  The original design featured a Greek cross plan, with four equal transepts and a capacity of 1,200.  In 1938, renovations under architect Paul Philippe Cret, added a nave, which changed the shape to a Latin cross, and raised seating capacity to 2,500.  The chapel's copper dome, a focal point of not only the building and campus, but the city, with a cupola raising 193 feet above the main altar.

The United States Naval Academy, the second oldest of the five U.S. service academies, was established in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft to educate midshipmen for service in the officer corps of the United States Navy and United States Marine Core.  Approximately 1,200 "plebes" enter the academy each summer.  About 1,000 midshipmen graduate and commission each year. The 338-acre campus, known as the "Yard," is located on the former grounds of Fort Severn, and is home to  many historic sites, buildings and monuments.

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Annapolis - USNA: Bridage Chapel Crypt Credit: wallyg

Epiphany Episcopal Church is a historic church located in Odenton, Maryland. Established in 1868, the church has been a staple of the community for over 150 years. The church building itself is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture, with stained glass windows and a soaring bell tower. The interior of the church is adorned with intricate woodwork, hand-carved altar pieces, and a magnificent pipe organ.

Epiphany Episcopal Church is a welcoming and diverse congregation, with a focus on serving the community through outreach programs and social justice initiatives. The church offers a variety of worship services, including traditional and contemporary services, as well as a Sunday School program for children. In addition, the church hosts a number of community events throughout the year, including a fall festival, Christmas bazaar, and pancake breakfasts.

The church also has a strong music program, with a choir that performs regularly during services and special events. The church is also home to the Epiphany Players, a community theater group that puts on plays and musicals throughout the year.

Overall, Epiphany Episcopal Church is a vibrant and active community that is deeply committed to serving its members and the wider community. With its rich history, stunning architecture, and welcoming congregation, it is a true gem in the heart of Odenton, Maryland.

EPIPHANY EPISCOPAL CHURCH is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in ODENTON MD. US MID #8402400445

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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EPIPHANY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
1419 ODENTON RDPO BOX 1
ODENTON
MD
21113

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MID # 8402400445
Name EPIPHANY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 521613123
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 39.077019, -76.704241
CODES FIPS State Code: 24
FIPS County Code: 003
US Census Tract: 740900
US Census Block: 1003