Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ezion-Mount Carmel United Methodist Church
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, December 27, 2008
1. Ezion-Mount Carmel United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Ezion-Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. . In 1805 a group of African-Americans, desiring greater freedom of worship, withdrew from Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church to form a separate congregation. Led by Peter Spencer and William Anderson, they established what was then known as the African M. E. Church at 9th and French Streets. This was Delaware’s first church to be organized by African-Americans. The original house of worship was replaced by a new brick structure on the site in 1870. It was formally renamed Ezion Methodist Episcopal Church in 1885, and was rebuilt the following year after a devastating fire. The congregation continued to worship there until 1971. Mount Carmel Methodist Episcopal Church was established on Forrest Street in 1920 by a group of Wilmington residents who had migrated from lower Delaware. The congregation later moved to 504 E. 11th Street, and in 1942 they relocated again to 924 Lombard Street. On February 14, 1971, the congregations of the two churches officially merged to form Ezion-Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. Construction of the present building was commenced in February 1973. The new church was formally consecrated on April 28, 1974.
In 1805 a group of African-Americans, desiring greater freedom of worship, withdrew from Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church to form a separate congregation. Led by Peter Spencer and William Anderson, they established what was then known as the African M. E. Church at 9th and French Streets. This was Delaware’s first church to be organized by African-Americans. The original house of worship was replaced by a new brick structure on the site in 1870. It was formally renamed Ezion Methodist Episcopal Church in 1885, and was rebuilt the following year after a devastating fire. The congregation continued to worship there until 1971. Mount Carmel Methodist Episcopal Church was established on Forrest Street in 1920 by a group of Wilmington residents who had migrated from lower Delaware. The congregation later moved to 504 E. 11th Street, and in 1942 they relocated again to 924 Lombard Street. On February 14, 1971, the congregations of the two churches officially merged to form Ezion-Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. Construction of the present building was commenced in February 1973. The new church was formally consecrated on April 28, 1974.
Erected 2005 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number NC-143.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans
Location. 39° 44.558′ N, 75° 32.787′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. Marker can be reached from N, Walnut St.. Marker is on the wall at the entrance to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 W Walnut St, Wilmington DE 19801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 10, 2023
2. Ezion-Mount Carmel United Methodist Church Marker
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, December 27, 2008
3. Ezion-Mount Carmel United Methodist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,932 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1. submitted on December 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2. submitted on March 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on December 27, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
