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
Inscription.
Dickerson Chapel A.M.E. Church. . 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.
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.)
Location. 38° 34.145′ N, 75° 16.834′ W. Marker is in Millsboro, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on East Dupont Blvd. (U.S. 113), on the right when traveling north. Located between Handy Road (State Hwy 20) and County Road 337A. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Millsboro DE 19966, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 March 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 758 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 2, 2011, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
