Nanticoke Hundred in 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. 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: Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It is in Nanticoke Hundred. It is at the intersection of Chaplain's Chapel Road and Deer Forest Road on Chaplain's Chapel Road

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. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bridgeville DE 19933, 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Governor John Collins (approx. 2.4 miles away); Seaford Hundred (approx. 3½ miles away); Cokesbury Church (approx. 3.8 miles away); McColley's Chapel (approx. 4.2 miles away); a different marker also named Site of Jacobs School #143 (approx. 4.4 miles away); Elizabeth Smith-Cornish (approx. 4½ miles away); Bridgeville, Delaware (approx. 4.8 miles away); Sudler House (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bridgeville.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Site of Jacobs School #143 (was approx. 4.4 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Chaplain's Chapel United Methodist Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, November 12, 2010

2. Chaplain's Chapel United Methodist Church

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 1,126 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.