Near Georgetown in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hebron Methodist-Protestant Church and Cemetery
Georgetown, DE
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 3, 2022
1. Hebron Methodist-Protestant Church and Cemetery Marker
Hebron MP Church is a small country church located 2.5 miles west of Georgetown, south side of Rt 404, 6 miles east of Coverdale Crossroads. Land given for sum of $25.00 by John H. Day and his wife Mariah L. Day for place of worship. This land was a small part of what was their farm. the church was organized April 16th 1888 at 2 o'clock in a school which was known as 54# King School. Trustees named were Cyrus Legates, David Wilson, William King, John H. Day, and William H. Wilson. The church was built Oct. 24, 1888 and deeded to the trustees of the church. As trustees died, other trustees were named to continue on with upkeep and maintenance. Active in building of church were John H. Day, Theophilus Swain, John King, John W. Wingate, H.B. Miles, Thomas King, Pete King, Stockley West, Robert West, and George West. First settled clergyman was Rev. Franklin H. Mullineaux 1888-1889.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is April 16, 1888.
Location. 38° 41.884′ N, 75° 25.703′ W. Marker is near Georgetown, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Seashore Highway (Delaware
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hebron Methodist Protestant (M.P.) Church (a few steps from this marker); William C. Jason Comprehensive High School (approx. 1.2 miles away); Delaware Technical and Community College (approx. 1.2 miles away); Georgetown Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); The Judges (approx. 2.3 miles away); Georgetown Train Station (approx. 2.3 miles away); Votes for Women (approx. 2.3 miles away); Relocation of the County Seat (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 3, 2022
2. Hebron Methodist-Protestant Church and Cemetery Marker
The cemetery is visible in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
