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

Absalom Jones

1746-1818

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 3, 2024

1. Absalom Jones Marker

Inscription. Born near this place on a plantation known as “Cedar Town”, Jones moved to Philadelphia in 1762 and in 1784 purchased his freedom. He helped to establish the Free African Society in 1787. A leader of the independent African-American church movement, in 1792 he organized St. Thomas’ African Episcopal Church (Philadelphia) and in 1804 became the first African-American to be ordained an Episcopal Priest. He fervently opposed slavery and other forms of social injustice.

Erected by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number S-81.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.

Location. 38° 54.853′ N, 75° 24.241′ W. Marker is in Milford, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Cedar Creek Hundred. It is on Cedar Beach Road (Delaware Route 36) 0.2 miles west of Coastal Highway ( Route 1), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19859 Cedar Beach Road, Milford DE 19963, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Mid-Atlantic

and on the Delmarva Peninsula.

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: American Holly (approx. 0.8 miles away); History of Goat Island / Milford Contributes to the War Effort

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Milford Parks and Recreation Director… (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Vinyard Shipbuilding Company (approx. one mile away); Milford Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.2 miles away); Old Calvary Church, Franklin St. (approx. 1.2 miles away); Nixon Palace Theater, N. Walnut St. (approx. 1.2 miles away); Old Red Mill & L.D. Caulk Mfg. Plant (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milford.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Liberty Tree Memorial (was approx. 1.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Absalom Jones in Philadelphia

Absalom Jones Marker wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Skillman, May 3, 2024

2. Absalom Jones Marker wide view

Absalom Jones image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Delaware Art Musuem

3. Absalom Jones

1810 Painting by Raphaelle Peale

Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,690 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2024, by Pete Skillman of Townsend, Delaware. 3. submitted on July 9, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.