| Locust Chapel | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Columbia, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°11′02″N76°52′37″E / 39.183754°N 76.877052°E Coordinates: 39°11′02″N76°52′37″E / 39.183754°N 76.877052°E |
| Completed | 1843-1871 |
| Height | |
| Roof | Shingle |
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