Hollymount in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Georges Chapel
Original Building - 1719
Present Building 1794
Remodeled 1893
Erected 1962 by Daughters of the American Colonists.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Colonists series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1719.
Location. 38° 41.063′ N, 75° 13.103′ W. Marker is in Hollymount, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Beaver Dam Road (County Road 285), on the right when traveling south. Located between Stockley Road (Co 280) and Hollymount Road (Co 48). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Harbeson DE 19951, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Saint George's Chapel (here, next to this marker); Indian Mission United Methodist Church (approx. 1.2 miles away); Rabbit's Ferry School 201-C (approx. 2.7 miles away); Cool Spring Presbyterian Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); A History of the Junction & Breakwater Railroad (approx. 4.3 miles away); Cool Spring Station (approx. 4.3 miles away); Patton Medium Tank (approx. 4.7 miles away); Chair of Honor (approx. 4.7 miles away).
Regarding St. Georges Chapel. National Register of Historic Places:
St. George's Chapel (added 1973 - Building - #73000556)
Historic Significance: Event
Area of Significance: Religion
Period of Significance: 1750-1799
Historic Function: Religion
Historic Sub-function: Religious Structure
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 1, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 554 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2010, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.