Georgetown in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Grace United Methodist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 17, 2011
1. Grace United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Grace United Methodist Church. . In the spring of 1891, Rev. Louis A. Bennett was directed to establish a Methodist Protestant Church in Georgetown. His efforts were successful, and a frame church was completed the following year on the northwest corner of East Market and King Streets. The present site was purchased in 1905, and the church was moved to this location. In 1909 the building was destroyed by fire. The church was replaced it was similarly destroyed in 1927. Construction of the present sanctuary was completed the following year. In 1953, under the leadership of Rev. Thomas C. Mulligan, a large multi-purpose facility was constructed nearby to serve the needs of the congregation and community.
In the spring of 1891, Rev. Louis A. Bennett was directed to establish a Methodist Protestant Church in
Georgetown. His efforts were successful, and a frame church was completed the following year on the northwest corner of East Market and King Streets. The present site was purchased in 1905, and the church was moved to this location. In 1909 the building was destroyed by fire. The church was replaced it was similarly destroyed in 1927. Construction of the present sanctuary was completed the following year. In 1953, under the leadership of Rev. Thomas C. Mulligan, a large multi-purpose facility was constructed nearby to serve the needs of the congregation and community.
Erected 2001 by The Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-142.)
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 year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 38° 41.595′ N, 75° 22.902′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on East Market Street (US 9) (Delaware Route 404), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown DE 19947, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Academy / Masonic Hall (about 700 feet away,
3. Grace United Methodist Church Marker, looking east along East Market Street
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 17, 2011
4. Grace United Methodist Church and Marker at East Market Street and South King Street intersection
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 12, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
