Near Georgetown in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Sand Hill Church

Photographed By Pete Skillman, June 7, 2023

1. Sand Hill Church Marker

Inscription. Methodism first came to this area in the late 18th century when circuit riding preachers traveled through the countryside spreading the message of their faith. For a number of years residents of this neighborhood worshipped in local homes and journeyed to nearby towns to attend services. On March 25, 1859, Dr. William Marshall conveyed land here "for the purpose of erecting thereon a Methodist Episcopal Church." The building was completed that fall and was formally named Reed's Chapel in honor of the pastor of the circuit. It later became known as Sand Hill Church, the source of the name being the sandy and slightly rolling nature of the area. For many years annual camp meetings were conducted in a nearby grove.

Erected 2008 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-225.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 25, 1859.

Location. 38° 43.912′ N, 75° 21.606′ W. Marker is near Georgetown, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of Sand Hill Road and Huff Road, on the right when traveling north on Sand Hill Road. Touch for map

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. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown DE 19947, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Georgetown (approx. 2½ miles away); Grace United Methodist Church (approx. 2.9 miles away); Richard Allen School (approx. 3 miles away); Georgetown Train Station (approx. 3 miles away); Academy / Masonic Hall (approx. 3 miles away); Prospect A.M.E. Church (approx. 3 miles away); Wesley United Methodist (approx. 3.1 miles away); St. Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.

Sand Hill Church Marker with church in background image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Pete Skillman, June 7, 2023

2. Sand Hill Church Marker with church in background

Sand Hill Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Pete Skillman, June 7, 2023

3. Sand Hill Church

Sand Hill Church Entryway Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Pete Skillman, June 7, 2023

4. Sand Hill Church Entryway Detail

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2023, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 7, 2023, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.