Marydel in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas' Chapel
(Chapeltown)
The site of one of the earliest Methodist Churches in America, the first structure was built in 1761 as an Episcopal Church. Built of logs, the church was referred to as the Log or Forest Chapel. According to tradition, ownership of the structure passed to the Methodists in the late 1770's. The church was renamed Thomas' Chapel to honor William Thomas, a local Methodist leader who was instrumental in securing the church building. A frame structure replaced the log church in the late 18th century and the first brick building was erected in 1825. Major renovations took place in the late 1870's. Thomas' Chapel was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 26, 1994.Erected 1994 by Delaware State Archives. (Marker Number K-52.)
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 1761.
Location. 39° 5.93′ N, 75° 42.222′ W. Marker is in Marydel, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. West Dover Hundred (approx. 2.4 miles away); Mason-Dixon Crownstone (approx. 2.4 miles away); Sapling from 400 Year Old Oak Tree (approx. 2.4 miles away in Maryland); Cow Marsh Primitive Baptist Church (approx. 4 miles away); Samuel D. Burris (approx. 4˝ miles away); Site of Carlisle African Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 7 miles away); Immigrant Jewish Farmers (approx. 7.2 miles away); Cheney Clow's Rebellion (approx. 7.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marydel.
Additional keywords. Methodism
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