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. 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

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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,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Greenwood V.F.W. (approx. one mile away); Greenwood School 222-C (approx. 1.3 miles away); Phillis Wheatley School (approx. 3.8 miles away); Sudler House (approx. 4 miles away); Bridgeville, Delaware (approx. 4.2 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.3

St. Johnstown Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010

2. St. Johnstown Methodist Church

miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenwood.

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

3. St. Johnstown Methodist Church

St. Johnstown Methodist Church and Cemetery image. Click for full size.

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 1,282 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.