Hockessin in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Chippey African Union Methodist Church
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 9, 2016
1. Chippey African Union Methodist Church Marker
In 1813 a group of African-American Methodists formed an independent denomination known as the African Union Church. It was the first incorporated religious body in the United States controlled entirely by African-Americans. In 1866 the African Union Church was joined by the First Colored Methodist Protestant Church to form the African Union Methodist Protestant Church. Due in large part to the efforts of Reverend Edward H. Chippey (1825-1900), this denomination experienced a great period of growth in the years following the Civil War. In 1886 this site was purchased for use by church members residing in the Hockessin community. The house of worship that was built here was known as "Chippey Chapel." It was rebuilt in 1896, and the congregation was formally incorporated as Chippey A.U.M.P. Church the following year. After many years of service, the old building was demolished in 1971. Through the hard work and financial support of its members, the construction of the present church was completed in June 1972. The congregation declared its independence in 1995, and in 1995 became formally known as Chippey African Union Methodist
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.
Location. 39° 47.102′ N, 75° 41.882′ W. Marker is in Hockessin, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker is on Mill Creek Road, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hockessin DE 19707, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hockessin School #107C (within shouting distance of this marker); First African-American Schoolhouse In Hockessin (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Henry "Nip" Winters (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. John The Evangelist Church (approx. half a mile away); Hockessin Friends Meetinghouse (approx. 0.7 miles away); Cox-Phillips-Mitchell Agricultural Complex (approx. 0.7 miles away); Chair of Honor (approx. 0.8 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hockessin.
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, January 9, 2016
2. Chippey African Union Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 393 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 9, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
