Delaware in Delaware County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church

1817 Bicentennial 2017

— National Register of Historic Places —

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 14, 2023

1. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription.
On May 9, 1817, an Instrument of Parochial Association to form St. Peter’s Episcopal Church was signed by eleven prominent citizens of Delaware, Ohio. In 1824, Bishop Philander Chase of the newly-formed Diocese of Ohio provided a wooden model of a typical English parish church for use as a construction template. The original building on this site was a simple ground-level structure. In 1844, a cornerstone was laid for a true rendition of the model, using locally-quarried blue limestone. Construction was completed in 1846, and St. Peter’s continues to be a strong presence in Delaware to this day.

Dedicated May 2017 to commemorate 200 years of worship, fellowship and community service.

Erected 2017 by St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is May 9, 1817.

Location. 40° 18.002′ N, 83° 4.21′ W. Marker is in Delaware, Ohio, in Delaware County. Marker is on West Winter Street west of North Franklin Street, on the left when traveling west. It ground level to the right of the main entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 W Winter St, Delaware OH 43015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mrs. Murray’s School (within shouting distance of this marker);

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William Street United Methodist Church / Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th President of the United States (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 41 North Sandusky Street (about 600 feet away); Frederick Douglass And William Tecumseh Sherman Spoke Here (about 700 feet away); Delaware County Jail (about 700 feet away); Courthouse Hill / The Plum Orchard (about 700 feet away); Rutherford B. Hayes (about 800 feet away); African-American Civil War Soldiers (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delaware.

Also see . . . St. Peter’s Episcopal Church celebrates 200 years. 2017 article special to The Delaware Gazette. Excerpt:

The first building, constructed in 1825 on land donated by William Little, was very simple and had no basement. It served its purpose, however, and in 1827 charter members William and his wife Catherine Little helped organize the first Sunday school in Delaware County.

In 1844, the original building was removed and the cornerstone laid for a full-scale rendition of the English model in blue limestone from Mr. Little’s quarry. Construction was completed in the early summer of 1846, along with
Photographed By J. J. Prats, July 14, 2023

2. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
Delaware Ohio
Marker is to the right of the steps, at ground level.
a brand new bell installed the tower to ring out over the town.

The first wedding was held soon after the work was finished. On August 27, George W. Campbell married William Little’s daughter, Elizabeth. After the ceremony, the couple planted a rose bush at the northwest corner of the church. The “Wedding Rose” still blooms there every year in June.

(Submitted on July 14, 2023.)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2023, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio.

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