Millsboro in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dickerson Chapel A.M.E. Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 20, 2011
1. Dickerson Chapel A.M.E. Church Marker
On May 2, 1868, the African Methodist
Episcopal Church purchased land west
of Millsboro from John M. Burton and
first church building was soon built.
In 1885, the Church officially changed
its name to Dickersons Chapel to honor
Bishop William Fisher Dickerson. Known
locally as the Old Field Church, the
church building was renovated and rebuilt
several times during the early part of
the 20th century. In 1923, Juba Boyce willed
land at this site to the Church. The congregation
moved to this location in 1970 when the
present Dickerson Chapel was built under
the leadership of Rev. E.L. Coleman.Erected 1994 by Delaware State Archives. (Marker Number SC 102.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, and the Delaware Public Archives series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1779.
Location. 38° 34.145′ N, 75° 16.834′ W. Marker is in Millsboro, Delaware
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Town of Millsboro (approx. 1.3 miles away); Grace United Methodist Church (approx. 1˝ miles away); Ball Theatre / Millstone Theatre (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Ableman Homestead (approx. 1.7 miles away); Home of John J. Williams (approx. 1.7 miles away); Saint Mark's Episcopal Church (approx. 1.7 miles away); Home of Richard S. Cordrey (approx. 1.8 miles away); Askekesky (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Millsboro.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 20, 2011
2. Dickerson Chapel A.M.E. Church and Marker
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 20, 2011
3. Dickerson Chapel A.M.E. Church Marker, northbound along US 113, East Dupont Blvd
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 20, 2011
4. Dickerson Chapel A.M.E. Church Marker, looking south along East Dupont Blvd
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 717 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 2, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
