Bridgeville in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chaplain's Chapel United Methodist Church
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
1. Chaplain's Chapel United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Chaplain's Chapel United Methodist Church. . Methodism came to this area in the late 18th century when pioneering circuit riders such as Francis Asbury visited local residents to spread the message of their faith. The origin of this congregation can be traced to 1859, when the members of two local Methodist Societies joined together to establish a new church. The former meeting places, known as Onin’s or “Gully Camp” and “Russell Church” were abandoned following the move to this location. Construction of the present house of worship was initiated in July 1859. The building was named Chaplain’s Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church in recognition of the efforts of Reverend John Chaplain, the first minister of the church. A graveyard was subsequently established for the use of members.
Methodism came to this area in the late 18th century when pioneering circuit riders such as Francis Asbury visited local residents to spread the message of their faith. The origin of this congregation can be traced to 1859, when the members of two local Methodist Societies joined together to establish a new church. The former meeting places, known as Onin’s or “Gully Camp” and “Russell Church” were abandoned following the move to this location. Construction of the present house of worship was initiated in July 1859. The building was named Chaplain’s Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church in recognition of the efforts of Reverend John Chaplain, the first minister of the church. A graveyard was subsequently established for the use of members.
Erected 2006 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-209.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1859.
Location. 38° 44.551′ N, 75° 30.593′ W. Marker is in Bridgeville, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of Chaplain's Chapel Road and Deer Forest Road on Chaplain's Chapel Road. Touch for map
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. Marker is in this post office area: Bridgeville DE 19933, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010
2. Chaplain's Chapel United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 857 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
