Near Millsboro in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bethany United Methodist Church
(Lowe's Crossroads)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 20, 2011
1. Bethany United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Bethany United Methodist Church. (Lowe's Crossroads). In the early part of the twentieth century, members of the Old Jones’ Methodist Church began to search for a more central location for the congregation to worship. Although the land for the new church was donated by Sarah C. Collins in 1914, construction of the building had already begun the previous year. Incorporated on March 5, 1914, the church was named Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church. The name was reportedly taken from the church attended by department store pioneer John Wanamaker, who had made a donation toward the completion of this church. Dedicated in June of 1914, the church added the community hall during the 1920’s.
In the early part of the twentieth century, members of the Old Jones’ Methodist Church began to search for a more central location for the congregation to worship. Although the land for the new church was donated by Sarah C. Collins in 1914, construction of the building had already begun the previous year. Incorporated on March 5, 1914, the church was named Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church. The name was reportedly taken from the church attended by department store pioneer John Wanamaker, who had made a donation toward the completion of this church. Dedicated in June of 1914, the church added the community hall during the 1920’s.
Erected 1996 by The Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-105.)
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 March 1907.
Location. 38° 31.333′ N, 75° 24.28′ W. Marker is near Millsboro, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Lowes Crossing Road (County Road 61) near Careys Camp Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19847 Lowes Crossing Rd, Laurel DE 19956, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the
2. Bethany United Methodist Church Marker, looking north along Lowes Crossing Road
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 20, 2011
3. Bethany United Methodist Church Marker looking south along Lowes Crossing Road (County Road 61)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 20, 2011
4. Bethany United Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 20, 2011
5. Bethany United Methodist Church Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 622 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 23, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 5. submitted on February 13, 2013, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
