Dagsboro Hundred in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Hickory Hill Methodist Church

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 13, 2012

1. Hickory Hill Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. For many years local Methodists were forced to travel a considerable distance to attend services. In 1873, Houston’s School House was established as a preaching place within the local circuit. The success of this effort stimulated interest in building a church. On September 11, 1877, Robert B. Houston conveyed an acre of land at this location for that purpose. Construction of Houston Methodist Episcopal Church was completed the following year. The church became the focus of community life, hosting traditional events such as Children’s Day, Homecoming. and Christmas Entertaintment. Outdoor services or “bush” meetings were held nearby, bringing spiritual renewal to those in attendance. The church was renamed in 1955.

Erected 1997 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-113.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1877.

Location. 38° 32.46′ N, 75° 18.286′ W. Marker is near Dagsboro, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Dagsboro Hundred. It is on Molly Field Road (County Route 407), on the right when traveling north. Located between Hickory Hill Road and Gum Tree Road (County Road 405). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32433 Molly Field Rd, Dagsboro DE 19939, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Delaware’s Beaches.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic

and on the Delmarva Peninsula.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

and

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the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dickerson Chapel A.M.E. Church (approx. 2.3 miles away); POW ★ MIA (approx. 2½ miles away); Gumboro Hundred (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Clayton Theatre (approx. 3.2 miles away); Town of Millsboro (approx. 3.2 miles away); World Wars I and II Memorial (approx. 3.2 miles away); Dagsboro (approx. 3.3 miles away); Grace United Methodist Church (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dagsboro.

Hickory Hill Methodist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 13, 2012

2. Hickory Hill Methodist Church and Marker

Hickory Hill Methodist Church and Marker seen looking north along Molly Field Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 13, 2012

3. Hickory Hill Methodist Church and Marker seen looking north along Molly Field Road

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 727 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.