Laurel in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
In 1865 the Maryland Conference of the Methodist Protestant Church established a “mission” or charge circuit in southwestern Sussex County. At the time local members of that faith were holding meetings in Sharp’s school, a one room school house located less that one half mile from here. On August 21, 1868, the “Trustees of the Missionary Society of the M.P. Church” purchased land at this site from Thomas L. Cannon, on which the church was constructed. The building was completed and dedicated in 1871 by Rev. W.D. Litsinger.
The church was formally incorporated as “St. Paul’s Methodist Protestant Church” in 1897. A Community House was constructed in 1924. Two rooms connecting the Church and Community House were added in 1951, and four Sunday school rooms were completed in 1964.
Erected 1998 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-120.)
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 1865.
Location. 38° 31.62′ N, 75° 32.992′ W. Marker is in Laurel, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Old Stage Road (County Road 68) near Calfant Drive, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Laurel DE 19956, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Laurel (approx. 2 miles away); 511 Pine Street (approx. 2.1 miles away); Wooten-Truitt House (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Studley House (approx. 2.1 miles away); Ted Harvey: Innovator for Preservation (approx. 2.1 miles away); 407 5th Street (approx. 2.1 miles away); Shepard House (approx. 2.2 miles away); 404 Pine Street (approx. 2.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laurel.
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