Nanticoke Hundred in Greenwood in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Johnstown Methodist Church
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
1. St. Johnstown Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
St. Johnstown Methodist Church. . In the spring of 1779, Methodist pioneer Francis Asbury visited this area to spread the message of his faith. His efforts were successful and resulted in the organization of a local society of Methodists. Early meetings were held in the homes of members and in the woods where the church now stands. A house of worship was constructed circa 1780, on land that was provided by William Laws. The church was formally incorporated as St. Johnstown Methodist Episcopal Church on March 5, 1822. The property where the Meeting House stood was officially conveyed to church trustees ten days later. The old building continued to serve the congregation until 1872, when the present church was constructed.
In the spring of 1779, Methodist pioneer Francis Asbury visited this area to spread the message of his faith. His efforts were successful and resulted in the organization of a local society of Methodists. Early meetings were held in the homes of members and in the woods where the church now stands. A house of worship was constructed circa 1780, on land that was provided by William Laws. The church was formally incorporated as St. Johnstown Methodist Episcopal Church on March 5, 1822. The property where the Meeting House stood was officially conveyed to church trustees ten days later. The old building continued to serve the congregation until 1872, when the present church was constructed.
Erected 2000 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-149.)
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 date for this entry is March 5, 1822.
Location. 38° 48.12′ N, 75° 34.446′ W. Marker is in Greenwood, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Nanticoke Hundred. It is on Saint Johnstown Road 0.1 miles south of Beach Highway (Delaware Route 16), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13471 St Johnstown Rd, Greenwood DE 19950, 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.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Sudler House (was approx. 4.1 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
2. St. Johnstown Methodist Church
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
3. St. Johnstown Methodist Church
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
4. St. Johnstown Methodist Church and Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,276 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
