| Mount Gregory United Methodist Church | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Cooksville, Maryland |
| Coordinates | 39°18′27″N77°01′15″W / 39.307623°N 77.020755°W Coordinates: 39°18′27″N77°01′15″W / 39.307623°N 77.020755°W |
| Completed | 1898 |
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| Roof | Shingle |
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