Duck Creek Hundred in Smyrna in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Presbyterian Church of Smyrna
Proclaiming the Excellencies of Jesus Christ
"Behold I lay in Zion a choice stone, a precious cornerstone, and whoever believes in him will not be disappointed." 1 Peter 2:5
The First Presbyterian Church of Smyrna chartered 1733 AD as Duck Creek Presbyterian Church in New Castle Presbytery by act of the colonial legislature in the name of His Majesty George II, King of Great Britain and Ireland. Relocated to this site 1883 AD. Consecrated 1884 AD. Renovated and re-consecrated to the Glory of God 2009 AD.
David M. and Laurie S. Robinson and family, who graciously contributed the serpentine stone for the exterior from the original 1883 source, Brinton's Quarry at the Crebilly Farm, West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Erected by Presbyterian Church of Smyrna.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1733.
Location. 39° 17.947′ N, 75° 36.53′ W. Marker is in Smyrna, Delaware, in Kent County. It is in Duck Creek Hundred. It is at the intersection of West Commerce Street and Benson Street, on the right when traveling west on West Commerce Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 W Commerce St, Smyrna DE 19977, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Mid-Atlantic and on the Delmarva Peninsula. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thornley House (within shouting distance of this marker); Citizens' Hose Company No. 1. Inc. (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of Victor D. Ennis (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Peter's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Home of Allen McLane (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); School District No. 5 (about 700 feet away); Site of Old Asbury Methodist Church (about 700 feet away); The Barracks (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smyrna.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 605 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
