Smyrna in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Presbyterian Church of Smyrna
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021
1. Presbyterian Church of Smyrna Marker
Inscription.
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.
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.
Location. 39° 17.947′ N, 75° 36.53′ W. Marker is in Smyrna, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker 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.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021
2. Presbyterian Church of Smyrna Marker
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), May 31, 2021
3. Presbyterian Church of Smyrna
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 2, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.