Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ezion Methodist Episcopal Church

1805 - 1971

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 10, 2023

1. Ezion Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription.
On this site in 1805 an historic institution in the Black experience was built. Its membership was commended by Bishop Francis Asbury when he visited the new church in 1806.

"The Africans here have a house to themselves, of stone, and equal in size to that of the Whites"

Growth led to an enlargement in 1844 and a new building in 1870. When ravaged by fire in 1886 it was again immediately rebuilt. For 166 years, Ezion continuously served the expansion of Methodism and addressed the religious and social needs of the Black community.

The name Ezion comes from King Solomon's seaport and harbour of Ezion-Gaber.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Francis Asbury, Traveling Methodist Preacher series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.

Location. 39° 44.625′ N, 75° 32.793′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is at the intersection of North French Street and East 9th Street, on the left when traveling south on North French Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 902 N French St, Wilmington DE 19801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also 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

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Holocaust (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Gravesite of Bishop Peter Spencer (1779-1843) and His Devoted Wife, Annes (within shouting distance of this marker); Spencer Plaza rain gardens are working to keep Wilmington's waterways clear! (within shouting distance of this marker); Here Lie Rev. & Mrs. Peter Spencer (within shouting distance of this marker); The Monday Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis L. Redding City County Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abraham Shadd Family (about 300 feet away); Ezion-Mount Carmel United Methodist Church (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Gravesite of Bishop Peter Spencer (1779-1843) and His Devoted Wife, Annes (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 10, 2023

2. Ezion Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 269 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.