Asbury in Warren County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Methodist Church of Asbury
Methodist Historic Site
Photographed By Dorine Ruth Emery, February 18, 2010
1. Methodist Historic Site Marker
The Methodist Church of Asbury, New Jersey, by official action of the Northern New Jersey annual Conference of the Methodist Church, is designated a Methodist Historic Site in recognition of the participation of Bishop Francis Asbury in laying the cornerstone of the church in 1796, on which date the town of Halls Mills, in which the Methodist Society was located, was renamed “Asbury,” the first community in the United States to so honor the pioneer American Bishop.
1966 Commemorative Marker. Bicentennial of American Methodism
Erected 1966 by Northern NJ Conference of the Methodist Church.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Francis Asbury, Traveling Methodist Preacher series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.
Location. 40° 41.813′ N, 75° 0.648′ W. Marker is in Asbury, New Jersey, in Warren County. Marker is on Main Street north of Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The church is located on the
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. McCullough House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Plenge Archaeological Site (about 400 feet away); Swayze Mine (approx. 1.8 miles away); Musconetcong Valley Presbyterian Church (approx. 2 miles away); Tower Hill Farm (approx. 2.2 miles away); Sister Mary Miranda C.S.S.F. (approx. 2.4 miles away); The Lenape Village of Pelouesse (approx. 2.4 miles away); Bethlehem Township Veterans Memorial (approx. 2˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Asbury.
More about this marker. Marker is located on the front of the building, below the main window.
Photographed By Dorine Ruth Emery, February 18, 2010
2. Asbury Methodist Church
Marker is that dark rectangular plaque below the large window.
Photographed By Dorine Ruth Emery, February 18, 2010
3. Asbury Methodist Church and Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2010, by Dorine Ruth Emery of Washington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,127 times since then and 113 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2010, by Dorine Ruth Emery of Washington, New Jersey. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
