Delmar in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Stephen's United Methodist Church
Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 26, 2024
1. St. Stephen's United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Stephen's United Methodist Church. . St. Stephen's UMC was formed in 1964 through the merger of Mt. Olive Methodist Protestant and First Methodist Church creating a unified congregation of approximately 800 members. In 1889, Mt. Olive incorporated and a church located at the corner of Second and State Streets was constructed in 1893. Originally named Delmar Methodist Episcopal, First Methodist formed in 1867 and held services at a private home until 1868. A church was constructed on the corner of First and State Streets, and dedicated on November 30, 1872. In 1892, the church was destroyed by a fire, and a new church was constructed in 1893 including the present sanctuary.
St. Stephen's UMC was formed in 1964 through the merger of Mt. Olive Methodist Protestant and First Methodist Church creating a unified congregation of approximately 800 members. In 1889, Mt. Olive incorporated and a church located at the corner of Second and State Streets was constructed in 1893. Originally named Delmar Methodist Episcopal, First Methodist formed in 1867 and held services at a private home until 1868. A church was constructed on the corner of First and State Streets, and dedicated on November 30, 1872. In 1892, the church was destroyed by a fire, and a new church was constructed in 1893 including the present sanctuary.
Erected 2017 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-259.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.
Location. 38° 27.368′ N, 75° 34.589′ W. Marker is in Delmar, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on East State Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 E State St, Delmar DE 19940, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Highball Signal (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Legion Memorial
2. St. Stephen's United Methodist Church Marker wide view
Photographed By Pete Skillman, April 26, 2024
3. St. Stephen's United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.
