Historical Markers and War Memorials in Greenwood

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Greenwood

1 ► Delaware, Kent County, Greenwood, Mispillion Hundred — KC-64 — Bethel Methodist Church —

On Andrewville Road (County Road 304) near Todd's Chapel Road (Road 114), on the left when traveling west.

The roots of Methodism in this community can be traced to the late 18th century, when Methodist pioneers such as Francis Asbury traveled throughout this area spreading the message of their faith. Over time some church members became . . . — — Map (db m60462) HM

2 ► Delaware, Sussex County, Greenwood, Northwest Fork Hundred — SC-140 — Greenwood School 222-C —

On North 1st Street (County Road 589) east of Red Pine Drive, on the right when traveling north.

Built in 1922 with support from philanthropist Pierre S. du Pont, Greenwood School 222-C was part of a statewide network of schools for children of color. Serving first through sixth grades, it was the only school for Black children in the area. . . . — — Map (db m306588) HM

3 ► Delaware, Sussex County, Greenwood, Northwest Fork Hundred — Greenwood V.F.W. — Memorial Post 7478 —

On Mill Street, on the left when traveling south.

Honoring
all men and women of
our community who
served our country — — Map (db m244827) WM

4 ► Delaware, Sussex County, Greenwood, Nanticoke Hundred — SC-149 — St. Johnstown Methodist Church —

On Saint Johnstown Road 0.1 miles south of Beach Highway (Delaware Route 16), on the left when traveling south.

In the spring of 1779, Methodist pioneer Francis Asbury visited this area to spread the message of his faith. His efforts were successful and resulted in the organization of a local society of Methodists. Early meetings were held in the homes of . . . — — Map (db m38650) HM

5 ► Delaware, Sussex County, Greenwood, Cedar Creek Hundred — Staytonville Cemetery — 1800 - 2020 —

On Sun Street, on the left when traveling east.

Here lie the remains of 70 early setters of Sussex County.

This burial site was owned by Revolutionary War veteran, Nathaniel Hays (1744-1810) and served as a family burial plot until donated to the Methodist Church by John W. . . . — — Map (db m245143) HM

6 ► Delaware, Kent County, Greenwood, Mispillion Hundred — K-61 — Todd's Chapel United Methodist Church —

On Todds Chapel Road (County Road 114) near Hickman Road (State Route 16), on the right when traveling north.

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 . . . — — Map (db m60461) HM

7 ► Delaware, Sussex County, Greenwood, Nanticoke Hundred — Veterans Memorial —

On Saint Johnstown Road, on the right when traveling north.

Honoring
All Men and Women of
our Community who
Served our Country

Greenwood V.F.W.
Memorial Post 7478 — — Map (db m259948) WM

8 ► Delaware, Sussex County, Greenwood, Nanticoke Hundred — Veterans Memorial —

On Delaware Route 36, on the right when traveling south.

Honoring
All Men and Women of
our Community who
Served our Country

Greenwood V.F.W.
Memorial Post 7478 — — Map (db m272166) WM

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