Clayton in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Blackiston Methodist Church
Photographed By Bob Marshall, June 4, 2009
1. Site of Blackiston Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Site of Blackiston Methodist Church. . A local society of Methodists was organized circa 1778. On May 16, 1781, they obtained land here on which to build a permanent house of worship. A large frame church was then constructed and named Blackiston's Chapel, to honor the family that provided the site. For many years it was the largest Methodist church on the Delmarva Peninsula. Many of the pioneers of Methodism visited here to preach. In 1847, the old church was moved and a new one was erected in its place. This building continued to stand until it was dismantled following a damaging storm in 1980.
A local society of Methodists was organized circa 1778. On May 16, 1781, they obtained land here on which to build a permanent house of worship. A large frame church was then constructed and named Blackiston's Chapel, to honor the family that provided the site. For many years it was the largest Methodist church on the Delmarva Peninsula. Many of the pioneers of Methodism visited here to preach. In 1847, the old church was moved and a new one was erected in its place. This building continued to stand until it was dismantled following a damaging storm in 1980.
Erected 2002 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number KC-74.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1917.
Location. 39° 15.742′ N, 75° 44.268′ W. Marker is in Clayton, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker is at the intersection of Millington Road (Delaware Route 6) and Blackiston Church Road (Delaware Route 131), on the right when traveling east on Millington Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clayton DE 19938, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Former Site Blackiston M.E. Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2009, by Bob Marshall of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,792 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on February 10, 2011, by Bob Marshall of Baltimore, Maryland. Photo1. submitted on June 5, 2009, by Bob Marshall of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
