Edenton in Chowan County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Edenton United Methodist Church

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 28, 2012

1. Edenton United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. On this site, from 1895 to 1983, stood the new Methodist Church of Edenton. It was a brick structure, a model of elegance and arrangement. The building replaced a wooden church that was located on Eden Street from 1857 to 1895.

Prior to that time, from 1809 to 1857, the Methodist Society worshipped in Sycamore Chapel on the corner of Church and Oakum Streets.

In 1978 a new facility for Edenton united Methodist Church was begun on Virginia Road. The sanctuary was completed in 1983. It is now their house of worship.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 36° 3.679′ N, 76° 36.478′ W. Marker is in Edenton, North Carolina, in Chowan County. Marker is on North Broad Street (State Highway 32) north of East Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Edenton NC 27932, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Paul's Episcopal Church (a few steps from this marker); James Iredell (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Johnston (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Hewes (within shouting distance of this marker); Harriet Jacobs (within shouting distance

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of this marker); a different marker also named St. Paul's Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Bandon Plantation Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Iredell House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Edenton.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, June 28, 2012

2. Edenton United Methodist Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 525 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.