Near Selbyville in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Sound Methodist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2010
1. Old Sound Methodist Church Marker
In April, 1799, one of the state’s first
Methodist societies was organized near this
site by Reverend Freeborn Garrettson. On
April 29, 1784, one acre of ground was
purchased here for the erection of a
“preaching house.” The Church became known
as Williams Chapel, in honor of brothers
Arthur and Ezekiel Williams, founding members
and prominent local preachers. Services were
conducted here until the congregation relocated
to a nearby site purchased in 1871. The church
building was moved from this location at that
time. On December 7, 1896, the Trustees of the
church conveyed the property to Charles W.
Johnson and Eliza J. Williams, for use as a
cemetery.Erected by The Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-92.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1799.
Location. 38° 28.541′ N, 75° 8.258′ W. Marker is near
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. U.S. Army Radar Site 11 (approx. 3.8 miles away); Our Community's Role in World War II (approx. 3.8 miles away); a different marker also named Our Community's Role in World War II (approx. 3.8 miles away); a different marker also named Our Community's Role in World War II (approx. 3.8 miles away); Home of John G. Townsend, Jr. (approx. 4.6 miles away); Salem United Methodist Church (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Fenwick Island Lighthouse (approx. 4.8 miles away); Mason and Dixon Line-Survey Start (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Selbyville.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2010
2. Old Sound Methodist Church Marker seen looking south along Johnson Store Road
Old cemetery partially remains here
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 11, 2010
3. Old Sound Methodist Church Marker, seen looking north on Johnson Store Road
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 18, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 692 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
