Near Laurel in Sussex County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mount Zion United Methodist Church
Photographed By F. Robby, December 8, 2007
1. Mount Zion United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Mount Zion United Methodist Church. . This congregation was organized in 1809. Services were held in a structure that was first known as Elzey Moore's Meeting House, and later renamed Wesley Chapel. With the closing of Wesley in 1852, the congregation was divided. On January 8, 1853, members residing in this area obtained this site from William Wheatley. A frame building was then constructed and subsequently designated as Mount Zion Methodist Episcopal Church. The church was formally incorporated in 1881. Additional property on the opposite side of the road was purchased in 1918, and in 1921 the old church was moved to that location and converted for use as a Community Hall. The present church was dedicated on June 11, 1921. The building was expanded in 1961 with the construction of additional space for educational activities.
This congregation was organized in 1809. Services were held in a structure that was first known as Elzey Moore's Meeting House, and later renamed Wesley Chapel. With the closing of Wesley in 1852, the congregation was divided. On January 8, 1853, members residing in this area obtained this site from William Wheatley. A frame building was then constructed and subsequently designated as Mount Zion Methodist Episcopal Church. The church was formally incorporated in 1881. Additional property on the opposite side of the road was purchased in 1918, and in 1921 the old church was moved to that location and converted for use as a Community Hall. The present church was dedicated on June 11, 1921. The building was expanded in 1961 with the construction of additional space for educational activities.
Erected 2004 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number SC-195.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1863.
Location. 38° 35.805′ N, 75° 35.426′ W. Marker is near Laurel, Delaware, in Sussex County. Marker is on Seaford Highway (Business U.S. 13) near Mount Zion Road, on the left when
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traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28272 Seaford Rd, Laurel DE 19956, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The original frame building that was moved across the road.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,582 times since then and 68 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.
