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

St. John's United Methodist Church

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 16, 2012

1. St. John's United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. In the late 18th century, Francis Asbury and other pioneers of American Methodism traveled throughout this area bringing the message of their faith to the people. A local Methodist Society was organized at that time, first meeting in the homes of its members. In 1804 they purchased land on Chapel Branch and built a house of worship. The growth of Seaford and expanding size of the congregation resulted in the purchase of a lot on Front Street in 1818, and the construction of a new church known as “Bochim’s Meeting House.” This structure was used until 1860, when it was moved and replaced by a larger building. In 1870 it was formally renamed St. John’s Methodist Episcopal Church. The present site was purchased in 1889, and in 1898 the congregation completed a new church here. A major expansion and remodeling project was undertaken in 1933-34. In 1968 the congregation approved the building of a new sanctuary. The old church was removed and the present building was built and occupied in 1972. The sanctuary was formally dedicated in 1989.

Erected 2003 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-177.)

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 year for this entry is 1804.

Location. 38° 38.597′ N, 75° 36.808′ W. Marker is in Seaford, Delaware, in Sussex County. It is in Seaford Hundred. It is on Pine Street near Poplar Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Seaford DE 19973, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in

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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 the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Seaford Fire Department (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mount Olivet United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hiram Lodge No. 21 A.F&A.M. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Seaford Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away); Governor William H. H. Ross (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Luke's Episcopal Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Forty & Eight Boxcar (approx. ¼ mile away); The Delaware Railroad (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Seaford.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 16, 2012

2. St. John's United Methodist Church Marker

St. John's United Methodist Church and Marker (far right) along Pine Street and Poplar Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, October 16, 2012

3. St. John's United Methodist Church and Marker (far right) along Pine Street and Poplar Street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 739 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.