Blades in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Blades United Methodist Church
Photographed By F. Robby, December 8, 2007
1. Blades United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Blades United Methodist Church. . Formerly known as Cannon's Chapel, the first church building was constructed in the early 1870's on East High Street (then known as Concord Road). The Church was incorporated on July 16, 1877. In 1887, the Trustees of the Church purchased land at the present site on Main Street from the heirs of James M. Blades. A new structure was built and dedicated on January 13, 1889. In honor of Rev. William Benson Gregg, the Church was renamed the Gregg Methodist Episcopal Church. Incorporated again on January 26, 1921, the Church was remodeled, expanded and renamed Blades Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1972, the name Blades United Methodist Church was adopted.
Formerly known as Cannon's Chapel, the first church building was constructed in the early 1870's on East High Street (then known as Concord Road). The Church was incorporated on July 16, 1877. In 1887, the Trustees of the Church purchased land at the present site on Main Street from the heirs of James M. Blades. A new structure was built and dedicated on January 13, 1889. In honor of Rev. William Benson Gregg, the Church was renamed the Gregg Methodist Episcopal Church. Incorporated again on January 26, 1921, the Church was remodeled, expanded and renamed Blades Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1972, the name Blades United Methodist Church was adopted.
Erected 1994 by Delaware State Archives. (Marker Number SC-100.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1756.
Location. 38° 38.034′ N, 75° 36.571′ W. Marker is in Blades, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of South Market Street (Business U.S. 13) and 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south on South Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 306 South Market Street, Seaford DE 19973, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,546 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on April 16, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
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