Smyrna in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of Duck Creek Presbyterian Church
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, July 24, 2021
1. Site of Duck Creek Presbyterian Church Marker
In 1733 a charter was granted to “a dissenting congregation” of Scots and Irish Presbyterians who had settled in this area. A Meeting House was subsequently erected at this location. The Reverend Thomas Evans conducted the first service here on August 12, 1733. The tract, then known as Holy Hill, was formally conveyed to church trustees in 1749. On June 30, 1776, the Reverend John Miller summoned the large number of Patriots in the congregation to support the American Revolution. Services in the old church were discontinued in 1846 when a new site was obtained. Notable burials in the church cemetery include those of John Clark, Governor of Delaware (1817-1820), and Presley Spruance, United States Senator (1847-1853).Erected 2003 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number KC-81.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1768.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pearl Harbor Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Maj. McLane Bridge Lake Como Spillway (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away); Commodore Jacob Jones (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas D. Clayton School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Smyrna Opera House and Old Town Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); School District No. 5 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Union Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smyrna.
Also see . . .
1. John Clark - Delaware Governor. Wikipedia (Submitted on December 16, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Presley Spruance. Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774 - Present entry (Submitted on December 16, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010
2. Site of Duck Creek Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 19, 2022
3. Site of Duck Creek Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed By Adam Margolis, January 19, 2022
4. Site of Duck Creek Presbyterian Church Marker
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010
5. Duck Creek Presbyterian Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010
6. John Clark Grave
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010
7. John Clark Grave
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8. Governor John Clark
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010
9. Presley Spruance Grave
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010
10. Presley Spruance Grave
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11. Presley Spruance
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010
12. Welcome to Historic Smyrna sign at Lake Como
Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 881 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 24, 2021, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. 2. submitted on December 16, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3, 4. submitted on March 30, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5, 6, 7. submitted on December 16, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 8. submitted on November 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 9, 10. submitted on December 16, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 11. submitted on November 18, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 12. submitted on December 16, 2010, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
