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

Mount Pleasant Methodist Episcopal Cemetery

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2024

1. Mount Pleasant Methodist Episcopal Cemetery Marker

Inscription.
Welcome to the Mount Pleasant Episcopal Cemetery, first established in 1841. There are 110 known graves and several unknown or unmarked graves. Members of both the Methodist Episcopal Church (1841-1960) and the Church of Christ (1961-1996) are buried here. This cemetery represents the Victorian-era change in rural perception of death and mourning practices, represented by ornate carvings and epitaphs adorning the graves of loved ones. Please be respectful as you walk through the grounds.

Take time to seek out and pay respect to these Civil War soldiers:

Edward Talley - Siege of Petersburg • Wellington Lloyd - Battle of Gettysburg • William Williams - Battle of Gettysburg

Local Influence
A number of graves belong to influential members of the community whose names can now be seen throughout the surrounding area. See if you can recognize them as you listen to their stories in this audio tour provided by the Friends of Bellevue and hosted on the izi.travel app.

Erected by Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control; Friends of Bellevue State Park.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.

Location.

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39° 46.634′ N, 75° 29.459′ W. Marker is near Bellefonte, Delaware, in New Castle County. Memorial can be reached from Philadelphia Pike (Business U.S. 13) south of Bellevue Parkway, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands in the backyard of Mt. Pleasant Meeting House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1009 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington DE 19809, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mount Pleasant Methodist Episcopal (ME) Church and Parsonage (within shouting distance of this marker); William duPont, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bellevue Hosts Tennis Championships (approx. 0.2 miles away); Margaret Osborne duPont (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cauffiel House and Estate (approx. ¼ mile away); Kentucky Coffeetree (approx. 0.3 miles away); Charles A. Salkin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mount Pleasant School (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellefonte.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 10, 2024

2. Mount Pleasant Methodist Episcopal Cemetery Marker

The marker stands outside the fencing to the burial ground.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 64 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.