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By F. Robby, December 8, 2007 | |
| | | 1. Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Marker | | |
Inscription. On February 9, 1830, a group of citizens favorable to the reform of the Methodist Episcopal Church joined together for the purpose of planning the establishment of a new church in Seaford. An existing meeting house standing on Chapel Branch was purchased the following day. The frame structure was then moved to the present site adjacent to the Hooper Burial Ground. Led by Dr. William Morgan, a physician and long-time local preacher, the new congregation affiliated themselves with the emerging Methodist Protestant denomination.
A new frame church was built in 1862. As a consequence of continued growth, the construction of the present brick building was initiated in 1897. The new church was dedicated on June 5, 1898. Numerous additions have been made since that time. In 1911 a pipe organ was added with a third of the cost being given by the famous industrialist and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie.
In 1962 the sactuary was remodeled and enlarged. The original stained glass was preserved in the new sanctuary. The Chapel still retains much of its original appearance.
Erected 1998 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-126.)
Location. 38° 38.468′ N, 75° 36.7′ W. Marker is in Seaford | | | | 
By F. Robby, December 8, 2007 | |
| | | 2. Mount Olivet United Methodist Church Marker | | |
, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of High Street and Church Street, on the right when traveling east on High Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seaford DE 19973, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 1 mile of this marker, as the crow flies. Seaford Fire Department (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Old Seaford Post Office (about 600 feet away); The Delaware Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); Governor William H. H. Ross (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Luke's Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Blades United Methodist Church (approx. 0.5 miles away); Seaford Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Stein Highway (approx. 1 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Seaford.
Credits. This page originally submitted on January 27, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 670 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. |
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