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Naomi Makemie Presbyterian Church

89 Market Street
757-787-1331

Our church is located at the corner of Market and Lee Streets (89 Market St.) in the Town of Onancock, VA, the gem of the Eastern Shore.  From Route 13, follow Route 179, Market Street, west for about 2 miles.  Our church is the first church on the right; it is white and has a tall tower and steeple.  We do have a handicapped entrance (elevator) on the Lee Street side of the building.

Naomi Makemie Presbyterian Church is affiliated with the Presbyterian Church-USA and is part of the Presbytery of Eastern Virginia.  Our church history began in 1883, when the church was founded in Onancock.  The construction of a building at the present site was undertaken in 1896, and it included many beautiful stained glass windows.

Naomi Makemie, for whom our church is named, was the wife of Frances Makemie, who is considered by many to be the father of Presbyterianism in the United States.  He was certified to preach as a dissenter to the Church of England in 1699.  Before his death in 1708, Makemie started many new churches on the Eastern Shore.

We welcome all, whether you are living in the area or visiting this beautiful town by automobile or boat.


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