Near Greenwood in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bethel Methodist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 16, 2012
1. Bethel Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Bethel Methodist Church. . The roots of Methodism in this community can be traced to the late 18th century, when Methodist pioneers such as Francis Asbury traveled throughout this area spreading the message of their faith. Over time some church members became dissatisfied with the organization and government of the established Methodist Episcopal Church. As a result, the Methodist Protestant Church was founded in 1830. Soon thereafter a group of local Methodists affiliated with the new church began to meet at or near the homes of its members. In 1838 the congregation was formally organized as Bethel Methodist Protestant Church, being the first of this denomination in Kent County. A church was constructed at this location for the use of the congregation. It was rebuilt in 1871, extensively remodeled in 1904, and rededicated in 1905.
The roots of Methodism in this community can be traced
to the late 18th century, when Methodist pioneers such
as Francis Asbury traveled throughout this area spreading
the message of their faith. Over time some church members
became dissatisfied with the organization and government
of the established Methodist Episcopal Church. As a result,
the Methodist Protestant Church was founded in 1830. Soon
thereafter a group of local Methodists affiliated with the
new church began to meet at or near the homes of its
members. In 1838 the congregation was formally organized
as Bethel Methodist Protestant Church, being the first of
this denomination in Kent County. A church was constructed
at this location for the use of the congregation. It was
rebuilt in 1871, extensively remodeled in 1904, and
rededicated in 1905.
Erected 2000 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number KC-64.)
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 year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 38° 51.715′ N, 75° 38.207′ W. Marker is near Greenwood, Delaware, in Kent County. Marker is on Andrewville Road (County Road
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304) near Todd's Chapel Road (Road 114), on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2591 Andrewville Road, Harrington DE 19952, United States of America. Touch for directions.
4. Bethel Methodist Church Marker,left, looking west along Andrewville Road
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 16, 2012
5. Bethel Methodist Church Marker. looking east near intersection with Todd's Chapel Road
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 849 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 22, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
