Conley's Chapel. . On February 9, 1838, a meeting was held at the Angola Schoolhouse for the purpose of formally organizing a Methodist Episcopal Church to serve the needs of local residents. On that same day the congregation's newly-elected trustees received a deed for land at this location, on which "a house or place of worship" was built. Constructed largely through the efforts of the first pastor, Reverend William Connelly, the building was named Connelly's Chapel in his honor. The first structure was replaced by the present sanctuary in 1876. The name was shortened to Conley's in later years. A fellowship hall was constructed in 1978. The adjoining cemetery was established by the 1860s.
On February 9, 1838, a meeting was held at the Angola Schoolhouse for the purpose of formally organizing a Methodist Episcopal Church to serve the needs of local residents. On that same day the congregation's newly-elected trustees received a deed for land at this location, on which "a house or place of worship" was built. Constructed largely through the efforts of the first pastor, Reverend William Connelly, the building was named Connelly's Chapel in his honor. The first structure was replaced by the present sanctuary in 1876. The name was shortened to Conley's in later years. A fellowship hall was constructed in 1978. The adjoining cemetery was established by the 1860s.
Erected 2008 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-220.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 9, 1838.
Location. 38° 41.002′ N, 75° 11.168′ W. Marker is near Lewes, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Angola. It is on Robinsonville Road (County Road 280B) west of Robinsonville Road (County Road 277), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22150 Robinsonville Rd, Lewes DE 19958, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Delawares Beaches. 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, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, and the Antebellum South.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 266 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 18, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
