Blades in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Blades United Methodist Church
Photographed By F. Robby, December 8, 2007
1. Blades United Methodist Church Marker
Formerly known as Cannon's Chapel, the first church building was constructed in the early 1870's on East High Street (then known as Concord Road). The Church was incorporated on July 16, 1877. In 1887, the Trustees of the Church purchased land at the present site on Main Street from the heirs of James M. Blades. A new structure was built and dedicated on January 13, 1889. In honor of Rev. William Benson Gregg, the Church was renamed the Gregg Methodist Episcopal Church. Incorporated again on January 26, 1921, the Church was remodeled, expanded and renamed Blades Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1972, the name Blades United Methodist Church was adopted.Erected 1994 by Delaware State Archives. (Marker Number SC-100.)
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 January 1756.
Location. 38° 38.074′ N, 75° 36.588′ W. Marker is in Blades, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is at the intersection of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Town of Blades (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Seaford Post Office (approx. half a mile away); Hiram Lodge No. 21 A.F&A.M. (approx. half a mile away); The Delaware Railroad (approx. half a mile away); Mount Olivet United Methodist Church (approx. half a mile away); Gateway to Freedom: The Tilly Escape (approx. half a mile away); Seaford Fire Department (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Blades.
Photographed By F. Robby, December 8, 2007
2. Blades UMC
Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,503 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 5, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
