Near Greenwood in Kent County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Todd's Chapel United Methodist Church
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 16, 2012
1. Todd's Chapel United Methodist Church Marker
The origin of this congregation can be traced to the days of the American Revolution, when Methodist pioneers such as Francis Asbury and Freeborn Garrettson traveled throughout this area organizing groups or “societies” for worship. Many of the early meetings were held at the homes of members such as local resident Levin Todd. On March 6, 1803, Todd and other representatives of the local society purchased land at this location from Olive and Mary Jump to serve as the site for a permanent place of worship. A frame chapel was subsequently erected and named in his honor.
The first structure remained in use until it was replaced by the present church in 1858. Built in the Greek Revival style, the new building was formally dedicated on May 30th of that year. The church was expanded with completion of the adjoining Sunday School addition in 1966. Todd’s Chapel was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 1998.
Erected 1998 by Delaware Public Archives. (Marker Number K-61.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Delaware Public Archives, and the Francis Asbury, Traveling Methodist Preacher series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1896.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bethel Methodist Church (approx. 2.8 miles away); North-South Boundary Between the State of Maryland and the State of Delaware (approx. 3.4 miles away in Maryland); Greenwood V.F.W. (approx. 4.8 miles away); Town of Farmington (approx. 5.8 miles away); St. Johnstown Methodist Church (approx. 5.8 miles away); Phillis Wheatley School (approx. 6.9 miles away); Sudler House (approx. 7.2 miles away); Harrington (approx. 7.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenwood.
Regarding Todd's Chapel United Methodist Church. National Register of Historic Places:
Todd's Chapel (added 1998 - - #98001094)
Also known as K-134;Todd's Methodist Episcopal Church;Todd's United Method
Jct. of Todd's Chapel Rd., and Hickman Rd. , Greenwood
♦ Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering
♦ Architectural Style: No Style Listed
♦ Area of Significance:
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 16, 2012
2. Todd's Chapel United Methodist Church and Marker
♦ Period of Significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
♦ Owner: Private
♦ Historic Function: Funerary, Religion
♦ Historic Sub-function: Cemetery, Religious Structure
♦ Current Function: Funerary, Religion
Photographed By Mike Stroud, October 16, 2012
3. Todd's Chapel United Methodist Church and Marker along Todd's Chapel Road
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 809 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 22, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
