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This historical marker for the Rehoboth Presbyterian Church is located in Westover, Maryland.

This historical marker for the Manokin Presbyterian Church is located in Princess Anne, Maryland.

Francis Makemie before Lord Cornbury on January 23, 1707 (source: Presbyterian Historical Society).

Francis Makemie before Lord Cornbury on January 23, 1707 (source: Presbyterian Historical Society).

This historical marker in New York City, New York commemorates Francis Makemie’s stand for religious liberty.

The Francis Makemie Presbyterian Church is located in Accomac, Virginia.

The Francis Makemie Presbyterian Church is located in Accomac, Virginia.

The Francis Makemie statue by Alexander Stirling Calder, located at the Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Francis Makemie statue by Alexander Stirling Calder, located at the Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This historical marker is located in Temperanceville, Virginia.

This historical marker in Onancock, Virginia marks the site of the Francis Makemie home.

The desk of Francis Makemie is located at the Union Seminary library in Richmond, Virginia (photo credit: R. Andrew Myers).

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Francis Makemie (“the Father of American Presbyterianism,” and the organizer and one of the original seven members of the first American Presbytery) is buried at Holdens Creek, Temperanceville, Virginia.

Francis Makemie (“the Father of American Presbyterianism,” and the organizer and one of the original seven members of the first American Presbytery) is buried at Holdens Creek, Temperanceville, Virginia.