Newark in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Salem United Methodist Church

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, April 24, 2016

1. Salem United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. The origin of Methodism in this part of Delaware can be traced to the early 1770's when a Methodist Society was organized and began meeting in the home of Isaac Hersey, a prominent farmer and miller. Through the efforts of Hersey's step-son William McIntire and others, the land on which "Salem Meeting House" was constructed was obtained in 1807. The congregation was formally incorporated on October 16, 1807. Bishop Francis Asbury noted in his journal that he preached at this house of worship on several occasions. The church was remodeled several times during the 19th century, and was completely renovated in 1904. A Fellowship Hall was added in 1958, and the current sanctuary was built next to the hall in 1987. Members of this congregation were also instrumental in establishing Tyson's Chapel (Newark) and Christiana Methodist Episcopal Church in the early 19th century. Today, Salem United Methodist Church continues to provide for the spiritual needs of the community it serves.

Erected 2007 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-172.)

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Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 16, 1807.

Location. 39° 38.723′ N, 75° 42.157′ W. Marker is in Newark, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is on Salem Church Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 469 Salem Church Road, Newark DE 19702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Wilmington and in Greater Philadelphia.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic,

on the Delmarva Peninsula,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Purple Heart Trail in Delaware (approx. 1.3 miles away); Delaware Militia (approx. 1½ miles away); a different marker also named Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (approx. 1½ miles away); The Royal Deux-Ponts Memorial

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Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, April 24, 2016

2. Salem United Methodist Church

1904 section.

(approx. 1½ miles away); The Battle of Cooch's Bridge (approx. 1½ miles away); French General Comte de Rochambeau and the French Army Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away); Hessian Soldiers Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away); Germans & German-Americans in The American War of Independence (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newark.

Other markers no longer nearby. Pencader Heritage Museum (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been permanently removed); Preserving the History of the Battlefield (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been permanently removed); Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (was approx. 1½ miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, April 24, 2016

3. Salem United Methodist Church

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, April 24, 2016

4. Salem United Methodist Church

Newer section.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 726 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 28, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.