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September 6, 1877
Saint Mary's Beacon
Leonardtown, Lexington Park, Saint Mary's County, Maryland
What is this article about?
A new Presbyterian church dedicated at Ellerslie on Mason and Dixon's line is split between Pennsylvania and Maryland, with wedding costs varying by aisle due to differing state laws: $4.50 license on Maryland side, or free via justice of the peace on Pennsylvania side.
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Mason & Dixon's Line.-The new Presbyterian church which was dedicated at Ellerslie, Sunday, six miles above Cumberland, is located on Mason and Dixon's line, one-half of the church being in Pennsylvania and the other half in Maryland. Weddings taking place in this church will cost according to the aisle the parties take. Going up the aisle on the Maryland side to be married the license is $4.50, and the minister's fee such as you may give; going up the Pennsylvania aisle a sweetheart and beau may be united in the holy bands by a justice of the peace or a "Levy." You can take your choice and pay according to your purse.-[Cumberland (Md.) Alleghenian.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Mason Dixon Line
Presbyterian Church
Ellierslie
Wedding Licenses
State Border
Marriage Costs
Where did it happen?
Ellerslie, On Mason And Dixon's Line, Six Miles Above Cumberland, Pennsylvania And Maryland
Story Details
Location
Ellerslie, On Mason And Dixon's Line, Six Miles Above Cumberland, Pennsylvania And Maryland
Event Date
Sunday
Story Details
New Presbyterian church dedicated at Ellerslie on Mason-Dixon line, half in Pennsylvania and half in Maryland; weddings cost $4.50 license on Maryland aisle with minister fee, or free via justice of the peace on Pennsylvania aisle.