Laurel in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
King's United Methodist Church
By the 1880s the growth of the congregation and deteriorating condition of the first church resulted in an effort to build a new house of worship. Construction of the present church was commenced in the summer of 1884. A formal dedication service was held on January 4, 1885. As a result of a vote of its members, the name of the church was changed to King's as a tribute to the family that had given so generously since its founding.
A Community House was constructed in 1925. It was replaced by the present structure in 1949. Expansion of the nearby road led to the movement of the church in 1956. As a result, the building was extensively renovated and expanded to include the present Sunday School facility.
Erected 2000 by Delaware Public Archives . (Marker Number SC-134.)
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 1842.
Location. 38° 30.481′ N, 75° 30.954′ W. Marker is in Laurel, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Gordy Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 34526 Gordy Rd, Delmar DE 19940, 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. Ted Harvey: Innovator for Preservation (approx. 1.3 miles away); St. Paul's United Methodist Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); Historic Mills of the Trap Pond Area (approx. 2.3 miles away); Welcome to Trap Pond State Park (approx. 2.3 miles away); Senator Robert "Bob" Venables (approx. 2.3 miles away); Hidden Forests (approx. 2.6 miles away); Jason Beach (approx. 2.7 miles away); The Old Country Church (approx. 3˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Laurel.
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 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware.