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Story 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

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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.

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