Near Seaford in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Asbury United Methodist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 17, 2011
1. Asbury United Methodist Church Marker
On May 16, 1812, land at this location was conveyed by Minos and Sally Tindall to representatives of the local Methodist society “in trust that they shall build or cause to be erected thereon a house or place of worship for the use of the members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.” The church was formally incorporated as Asbury Chapel following an election of trustees held here on March 20, 1813. It is one of many in the state which are named in honor of noted Methodist pioneer Francis Asbury.
Following damage by fire, the aforementioned structure was replaced by the present building in 1857. There have been several major renovations of the sanctuary since that time. The Church School addition was completed in 1957. Construction of the Community Building was commenced after additional property was given to the church by William E. and Julia J. Tyndall in 1947. The Community Building was expanded following the purchase of adjoining land in 1958. A short distance away was the location of Tindall’s Camp Meeting Ground.
Erected 1998 by The Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-123.)
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 date for this entry is March 20, 1813.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hardscrabble (approx. 0.8 miles away); Epworth Cemetery (approx. 2.2 miles away); Concord United Methodist Church (approx. 4.4 miles away); Cokesbury Church (approx. 4˝ miles away); Providence United Methodist Church (approx. 4.6 miles away); Pilot Town (approx. 4.9 miles away); Trinity Methodist Church (approx. 5.4 miles away); Hebron Methodist Protestant (M.P.) Church (approx. 5˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seaford.
Also see . . . Francis Asbury, from Wikipedia. Bishop Francis Asbury (August 20, 1745 – March 31, 1816) was one of the first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church, now The United Methodist Church in the United States. (Submitted on October 27, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 17, 2011
2. Asbury United Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 17, 2011
3. Asbury United Methodist Church Marker, at right, looking north along Asbury Road
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 17, 2011
4. Asbury United Methodist Church Marker, left, looking south towards US 9 along Asbury Road
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 1, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
