Little Creek Hundred in Delmar in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church

— [St. Stephen’s Church] —

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 26, 2024

1. St. Stephen's United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. 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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It is in Little Creek Hundred. It is on East State Street east of North 1st Street, on the right when

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traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 E State St, Delmar DE 19940, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Highball Signal (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Legion Memorial (about 500 feet away); World War II Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away in Maryland); Town of Delmar (approx. 0.3 miles away); Maryland Champions (approx. 0.3 miles away in Maryland); Maryland State Champions of Softball (approx. 0.6 miles away in Maryland). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Delmar.

St. Stephen's United Methodist Church Marker wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 26, 2024

2. St. Stephen's United Methodist Church Marker wide view

St. Stephen's Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, April 26, 2024

3. St. Stephen's Church

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on March 17, 2025, by Paul James of Delmar, Delaware. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.