| Brown Chapel United Methodist Church | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Dayton, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°14′29″N76°59′34″E / 39.241350°N 76.992749°E Coordinates: 39°14′29″N76°59′34″E / 39.241350°N 76.992749°E |
| Completed | 1875 |
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| Roof | Shingle |
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The building was constructed in 1875. [1]
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