Stockley near Georgetown in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bethesda Methodist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2012
1. Bethesda Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Bethesda Methodist Church. . During the late 18th century many of the residents of this area embraced the Methodist faith. Meetings were often held in the homes of church members. The origin of the Bethesda congregation can be traced to February of 1832, when trustees purchased one half acre of land southeast of here. The land was conveyed by local mill owner Joshua Morris "in trust and confidence" that they erect "a house of place of worship for the use of the members of the Methodist Episcopal Church." In 1895, the existing church building was moved to this site and rebuilt. On January 25, 1896, the trustees received the deed for the land "where Bethesda Church now stands."
During the late 18th century many of the residents of this area embraced the Methodist faith. Meetings were often held in the homes of church members. The origin of the Bethesda congregation can be traced to February of 1832, when trustees purchased one half acre of land southeast of here. The land was conveyed by local mill owner Joshua Morris "in trust and confidence" that they erect "a house of place of worship for the use of the members of the Methodist Episcopal Church." In 1895, the existing church building was moved to this site and rebuilt. On January 25, 1896, the trustees received the deed for the land "where Bethesda Church now stands."
Erected 1987 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-112.)
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 1834.
Location. 38° 38.29′ N, 75° 20.797′ W. Marker is near Georgetown, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Stockley. Marker is on Bethesda Road (County Road 326) near Stockley Road (County Road 432), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25073 Bethesda Rd, Georgetown DE 19947, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles
2. Bethesda Methodist Church Marker along Bethesda Road
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2012
3. Bethesda Methodist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2012
4. Bethesda Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 15, 2012
5. Bethesda Methodist Church Cemetery with Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 4, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.