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Francis Asbury (1745-1816) was one of the first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church in the United States. Beginning in 1771 he devoted his life to ministry, traveling on horseback and by carriage thousands of miles to those living on the frontier.
 
Site of Dover's First Methodist Church Cemetery image, Touch for more information
By Bill Pfingsten, December 15, 2010
Site of Dover's First Methodist Church Cemetery
1 Delaware, Kent County, Dover — K-70 — Site of Dover's First Methodist Church
On W. North Street at South Queen Street on W. North Street.
In 1778, a Methodist Society was organized in Dover by Reverend Freeborn Garrettson. Desiring a permanent place of worship, members acquired a one-half acre lot at this location from Vincent Loockerman in 1782. Future Delaware Governor Richard . . . Map (db m39065) HM
2 Delaware, Kent County, Dover — KC-79 — Wesley United Methodist Church
On South State Street, on the left when traveling south.
The origin of this congregation can be traced to the establishment of a Methodist society in Dover in 1778. Land on North Street was obtained in 1782, and a brick chapel was completed there in 1784. Bishops Francis Asbury and Richard Whatcoat, . . . Map (db m39100) HM
3 Delaware, Kent County, Greenwood — 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. . . . Map (db m60461) HM
4 Delaware, Kent County, Harrington — KC-46 — Home of Judge Thomas WhiteRefuge of Francis Asbury
On Whiteleysburg Road.
Near this site stood the home of Judge Thomas White, member of the Colonial Maryland legislature and Delaware House of Assembly, Chief Justice of the Kent County Court of Common Pleas, and delegate to the Delaware Constitutional Conventions of 1776 . . . Map (db m142642) HM
5 Delaware, Kent County, Milford — KC-65 — Site of Milford's First Methodist Church
On North Street at NW 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on North Street.
The beginning of Methodism in this community can be traced to the organization of a local “society” in 1777. Early meetings were held in the homes of its members. On December 3, 1787, Joseph Oliver conveyed a lot of ground at . . . Map (db m36888) HM
6 Delaware, Kent County, Smyrna — Site of Old Asbury Methodist Church
On Delaware Street, on the right when traveling south.
The roots of Methodism in this community can be traced to the organization of a local “society” in the 1770’s. Meetings were held in private homes before a frame structure was built here circa 1786 on land provided by Col. Allan McLane, . . . Map (db m39027) HM
7 Delaware, New Castle County, Townsend — NC-117 — Old Union Methodist Church
On Union Church Road, 0.1 miles east of US 13, on the right when traveling west.
A log church was built here in 1789 on land donated by Joseph Dickinson. The church was named "Dickinson's Chapel" in his honor. Francis Asbury and many other pioneers of American Methodism conducted services here. Levi Scott, a native of this area . . . Map (db m10608) HM
8 Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington — NC-A10 — Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
On North Walnut Street at East 3rd Street on North Walnut Street.
Organized about the year 1769. Early meetings held in academy woods, Gilpin’s Wharf and Thelwell’s School. Church Built in 1789. Dedicated to Bishop Francis Asbury. Here is buried Allen McLane, Lieutenant in Caesar Rodney’s Regiment 1779; . . . Map (db m92275) HM
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9 Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington — Ezion Methodist Episcopal Church1805 - 1971
On North French Street at East 9th Street, on the left when traveling south on North French Street.
On this site in 1805 an historic institution in the Black experience was built. Its membership was commended by Bishop Francis Asbury when he visited the new church in 1806.
"The Africans here have a house to . . . Map (db m217948) HM
10 Delaware, Sussex County, Bridgeville — Sudler House
On North Main Street (Alternate U.S. 13) near Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.
Erected about 1750, with additions during the Federal period. Land was granted to Cacilus Stevens in 1658. Francis Asbury preached here. William Jessop, an early occupant, was a pioneer Methodist missionary in Canada. From 1833 to 1971 the Sudler . . . Map (db m193774) HM
11 Delaware, Sussex County, Delmar — SC-104 — Line United Methodist Church
On Line Church Road, on the right when traveling west.
On January 31, 1785, Planner Shores sold a one acre lot to the trustees of the local Methodist Society. A part of a tract known as “Pleasant Grove”, the land was located on the border of Delaware and Maryland. The deed stipulated that a preaching . . . Map (db m49925) HM
12 Delaware, Sussex County, Georgetown — SC-117 — Wesley United Methodist
On North Race Street, on the right when traveling north.
This congregation’s beginnings can be traced to a visit from Methodist pioneer Francis Asbury to a gathering of farm families at the home of Abraham Harris on September 24, 1779. A prominent local landowner, Mr. Harris later conveyed a substantial . . . Map (db m49020) HM
13 Delaware, Sussex County, Laurel — SC-150 — Mount Pleasant Methodist Church
On Mount Pleasant Road (County Road 493) near Sharptown Road (State Route 24), on the left when traveling north.
The origin of this church can be traced to the organization of a local society of Methodists in 1778. The first meetings of the group, then known as the Broad Creek Society, were held in the homes of its members. On October 19, 1779, Methodist . . . Map (db m60624) HM
14 Delaware, Sussex County, Lewes, Lewes Historic District — Old Bethel Church
On Mulberry Street near 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built in 1790 as a meeting place for Methodists, this structure originally stood at third and Market Streets and consisted of one large room with an end gallery (slave box). In 1828 it was moved to Church and Mulberry Streets and enlarged to . . . Map (db m48916) HM
15 Delaware, Sussex County, Milford, Cedar Creek — SC-115 — Slaughter Neck United Methodist Church
On Church Road close to Argos Corner Road.
The history of this congregation can be traced to the early days of Methodism in this country. In 1777 a group of area residents gathered at the home of a “Mr. Shockely” to organize a local Methodist “Society.” While visiting in July 1779, . . . Map (db m38623) HM
16 Delaware, Sussex County, Seaford — S-64 — Bethel Church
On Neals School Road (County Road 553) near Harper Road / Oak Grove Road (County Road 549), on the right when traveling west.
Francis Asbury established a congregation at home of White Brown in this vicinity in 1778. The original church known as Brown’s Chapel was built 1781, completed 1806 by White Brown, Lemuel Davis, and Jacob Kinder. Early preachers here were . . . Map (db m60595) HM
17 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Mount Pleasant — 1 — Fashionable 16th StreetVillage in the City — Mount Pleasant Heritage Trail —
On 16th Street Northwest just north of Harvard Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north.
Today's 16th Street from the White House to Silver Spring, Maryland is one of the city's key gateways. But through the 1890s it jogged left where Mt. Pleasant Street runs today and then dead-ended at the edge of today's Rock Creek Park. . . . Map (db m130861) HM
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18 District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Mount Pleasant — Francis Asbury1745-1816 — Pioneer Methodist Bishop in America —
On 16th Street Northwest north of Harvard Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south.
His continuous journey through cities, villages and settlements from 1771 to 1816 greatly promoted patriotism, education, morality, and religion in the American Republic—Act of Congress The Prophet of the Long Road If you seek for the . . . Map (db m111856) HM
19 Georgia, Bibb County, Macon — 011-23 — Mulberry Street Methodist Church
On Mulberry Street at 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on Mulberry Street.
This church, organized in 1826, is on land deeded to it by the Georgia Legislature in the same year. In 1828, the first church building in Macon was erected on this site. The first appointed pastor was Thomas Darley, who had been ordained by Bishop . . . Map (db m29210) HM
20 Georgia, Bulloch County, Donegal — 016-1 — Union Meeting House(Organized 1790)
On Old River Road North (County Route 474) at Jones Ln Memorial Highway (U.S. 301), on the right when traveling west on Old River Road North.
Three miles east of this point, on the old River Road, is located Union Meeting House (Methodist), the oldest church in Bulloch county, and one of the oldest churches in Georgia remaining continuously active since its organization. Title was . . . Map (db m10890) HM
21 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — 1812 Wesley Chapel
On Oglethorpe Avenue at Lincoln Street, on the left when traveling east on Oglethorpe Avenue.
Savannah Methodism's first church building was erected on this corner of Lincoln and South Broad (now Oglethorpe) streets in 1812 by its first pastor, Rev. James Russell. Bishop Francis Asbury preached twice in Wesley Chapel on November 21, 1813. In . . . Map (db m5447) HM
22 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — Barnard House
On Lincoln Street near East York Street, on the left when traveling south.
This Federal style house was constructed in the late eighteenth century as the residence of William Barnard, nephew of Sir John Barnard who, while serving in the British Parliament distinguished himself as a patron of the Georgia Colony The . . . Map (db m9166) HM
23 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — 025-67 — Trinity Methodist Church
On Barnard Street near Presidents Street, on the right when traveling south.
Mother Church of Savannah Methodism Trinity Church is the oldest Methodist Church in a city whose intimate association with John Wesley and George Whitefield gives it a unique place in the history of Methodism. The cornerstone of the . . . Map (db m5478) HM
24 Georgia, Chatham County, Savannah, Historic District - North — Wesley Chapel Trinity / John Wesley's American Parish — United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 50 / No. 23 —
On Abercorn Street at East Saint Julian Street, on the left when traveling south on Abercorn Street.
Wesley Chapel Trinity In 1812 The Methodist Church in Savannah was formally established with the founding of Wesley Chapel at Lincoln & Oglethorpe Streets. Bishop Francis Asbury dedicated that building in 1813. In 1848 the congregation built a . . . Map (db m163905) HM
25 Georgia, Elbert County, Elberton — 052--10 — Coldwater Methodist Church
On Coldwater Creek Road, 0.5 miles west of Double Bridges Road, on the left when traveling west.
In the late 1770’s, a large caravan of Virginians, including a Methodist preacher, traveling south in search of a new home, settled in this neighborhood. In the company were the Adams, Alexander, Banks, Cunningham, Fleming, Anderson, Gaines, . . . Map (db m37363) HM
26 Georgia, Franklin County, Carnesville — 059-4 — Carroll’s Methodist Church< ---- 2 mi. ---- <<<
On New Franklin Church Road (Georgia Route 327) at Jackson Bridge Road, on the right on New Franklin Church Road.
This church, instituted in 1797, was named for the Wm. Carroll family, among its first members. The present building, erected about 1835, was restored in 1951-52 under the leadership of Bishop John H. Baker. Rev. Nelson Osborn (1797-1873) was a . . . Map (db m58796) HM
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27 Georgia, Greene County, White Plains — 066-11 — Liberty Chapel
On Liberty Church Road, 0.1 miles south of Lanier Road, on the right when traveling south.
About 1786, John Bush built a brush arbor as a community center for camp meeting at what was then called “Crackers Neck.” From this grew Liberty Chapel, “Cradle of Methodism” for this section. In 1797, Rev. James Jenkins, . . . Map (db m23083) HM
28 Georgia, Hancock County, Sparta — 070-10 — Pierce Memorial Methodist Church
On East Hamilton Street at Boland Street, on the right when traveling east on East Hamilton Street.
The first regular appointment for Sparta as a preaching place on a circuit was in 1799 with George Dougherty, one of the great preachers of the period as pastor. In 1802, Bishop Francis Asbury preached in the courthouse. In 1806, the South . . . Map (db m48905) HM
29 Georgia, Richmond County, Augusta — 121-45 — Two Early Augusta Churches
On Greene Street.
St. John Methodist Church was founded in 1798 by Stith Mead, a young Virginia minister who denounced the worldliness of fun-loving Augusta. Biship Francis Asbury visited the church and watched its growth with particular interest. Augustus B. . . . Map (db m10200) HM
30 Georgia, Screven County, Girard — Bethel United Methodist Church1827 (Brick Church) — United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 49 —
On Oglethorpe Trail at an unnamed plantation road, on the left when traveling north on Oglethorpe Trail.
In 1792 Bishop Francis Asbury on his yearly visit to Methodist Societies and Churches in Georgia held services while staying with the Lovetts, owners of Burton Ferry Landing, Savannah River. In 1811 Bishop Asbury stopped with “David Lovett, Scriven . . . Map (db m11305) HM
31 Georgia, Taliaferro County, Sharon — 131-19 — Raytown Methodist Church
On Lower Mill Road (County Route 16) 0 miles west of Sheehan Road NE (County Route 17), on the left when traveling east.
This church is located in that part of the original Wilkes Circuit of 1786, “the cradle of Georgia Methodism,” from which Bishop Francis Asbury formed the Little River Circuit at the Camden, S. C. Conference in January 1802. The Raytown . . . Map (db m25129) HM
32 Georgia, Wilkes County, Washington — 157-20 — First Methodist Church
On Spring Street (Georgia Route 47) at West Liberty Street when traveling north on Spring Street.
Organized in 1819, this Church is an outgrowth of Grant’s Meeting House, the first Methodist Church building in Georgia, erected 5 miles E. in 1787. In 1820, the Methodists built the first church building in Washington. It was shared by other . . . Map (db m25989) HM
33 Georgia, Wilkes County, Washington — 157-25 — Grant's Meeting House
On Wrightsboro Road (Georgia Route 80) 1.2 miles south of Thomson Road (U.S. 78), on the left when traveling south.
On this site the first Methodist church building in Georgia was erected in 1787. Daniel Grant and his son, Thomas, prosperous merchants of this area, were its builders. Bishop Asbury often visited the Grants at their home nearby, on his . . . Map (db m25412) HM
34 Kentucky, Fayette County, Lexington — 10 — Masterson's Station
On Leestown Road (U.S. 421) at Ruffian Way, on the right when traveling north on Leestown Road.
Near here stood two-story log house built by Richard Masterson. This station was site of first Methodist church in Kentucky. In Masterson home, May 1790, Bishop Francis Asbury held the first Methodist Conference west of the Alleghenies. When Richard . . . Map (db m170034) HM
35 Kentucky, Jessamine County, Wilmore — 1830 — Bethel Academy / Asbury College
On North Lexington Avenue (Kentucky Route 29) 0.1 miles south of West College Street, on the right when traveling south.
Bethel Academy This was second Methodist school in United States. In 1790 Bishop Francis Asbury laid plans for Bethel Academy, four miles southeast of Wilmore on cliffs above Kentucky River. It was operating by 1794; closed ca. 1804, due to . . . Map (db m169977) HM
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36 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis — Site of the Methodist Church1789–1817
Near State Circle at North Street, in the median.
Francis Asbury, Father of American Methodism, founded a Methodist Society in Annapolis in 1777. They built a meeting house in 1785 within the present grounds of the Naval Academy. In 1789, the “Old Blue Church” moved to this site and . . . Map (db m2909) HM
37 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Millersville — Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church
On Generals Highway (Maryland Route 178) at Indian Landing Road, on the left when traveling south on Generals Highway.
Baldwin Memorial United Methodist Church, 1777–1977. This congregation met as a Methodist Society in 1777 at the John Sewell home, Brooksby’s Point, where circuit rider Bishop Francis Asbury often preached. Present site deeded in 1817. This . . . Map (db m2882) HM
38 Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Pasadena — Magothy Methodist Church
On Mountain Road (Maryland Route 177) 0.2 miles west of Magothy Bridge Road (Maryland Route 607), on the left when traveling west.
One of the first Methodist societies in Anne Arundel County. Log church originally erected on tract acquired in 1764, now the cemetery. Bishop Francis Asbury preached here August 27, 1777. Church built on present site in 1859 was destroyed by fire . . . Map (db m2863) HM
39 Maryland, Baltimore, Carroll-South Hilton — Mt. Olivet Cemetery
On Frederick Avenue (Maryland Route 144) at Font Hill Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Frederick Avenue.
The burial place of Methodist pioneers including Bishops Francis Asbury, Enoch George, John Emory and Beverly Waugh, also Robert Strawbridge, first preacher in Maryland and Jesse Lee, founder in New England. Site of 1966 Methodist Bicentennial time . . . Map (db m33697) HM
40 Maryland, Baltimore County, Fork — Fork United Methodist Church
On Fork Road at Brinton Road, on the left when traveling west on Fork Road.
Oldest Methodist Congregation in Maryland worshipping in its original location. Organized as Fork Meeting by Robert Strawbridge. Land near “The Forks of the Gunpowder” given in 1771 by James Baker, who converted to Methodism under the . . . Map (db m1928) HM
41 Maryland, Baltimore County, Perry Hall — Camp Chapel
On Joppa Road, 0.1 miles east of Honeygo Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
The site of camp meetings between 1776 and 1807, when a log chapel was built. Methodist leader Francis Asbury visited frequently.Map (db m9581) HM
42 Maryland, Baltimore County, Perry Hall — Harry Dorsey Gough1745-1808 — Maryland History —
On Belair Road (U.S. 1) 2.4 miles north of Forge Road, on the right when traveling north.
The founder of Perry Hall, Gough owned a 1,300 acre estate that bordered the Gunpowder Falls. He dominated commerce in Northeast Baltimore County during the colonial period. An active supporter of the Methodist church, he sheltered Francis Asbury . . . Map (db m9611) HM
43 Maryland, Baltimore County, Perry Hall — Harry Dorsey Gough
On Honeygo Boulevard at East Joppa Road, on the right when traveling west on Honeygo Boulevard.
The founder of Perry Hall, Gough and his wife Prudence sheltered Methodist leaders at the Perry Hall Mansion between 1775 and 1808.Map (db m18235) HM
44 Maryland, Caroline County, Preston — Site of Frazier’s ChapelPreston, Maryland, 1785
On Main Street (Maryland Route 331) at Harmony Road (Maryland Route 16), on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Built by Rev. Freeborn Garrettson and Captain William Frazier. Early Methodist pastors included Jesse Lee, Joseph Everette and Bishops Francis Asbury and John Emory. Remodeled and named Bethesda 1849. Present church built 1875. Rebuilt 1958.Map (db m3362) HM
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45 Maryland, Carroll County, New Windsor — John Evans House, 1764Methodist Land Mark
Near Wilt Road.
First convert lived here 1764–1827, first class met here 1768–1809, first preacher Robert Strawbridge, first bishop Francis Asbury, preached here. Bicentenary of Methodism, 1962.Map (db m3022) HM
46 Maryland, Dorchester County, Cambridge — Zion United Methodist Church
On Locust Street just east of Mill Street, on the left when traveling west.
The first American Methodist Bishop, Frances Asbury appointed Freeborn Garrettson as pastor to five Methodist Societies in Dorchester County in 1779. The societies grew into congregations of Methodist Episcopal Churches; Zion Methodist Episcopal . . . Map (db m138285) HM
47 Maryland, Dorchester County, Taylors Island — Bethlehem Methodist Episcopal ChurchBuilt 1787 - Rebuilt 1857
On Hoopers Neck Road, 1.5 miles north of Taylors Island Road (Maryland Route 16), on the left when traveling north.
The original chapel was built on this site which was donated by Moses and Elizabeth LeCompte. The deed, dated September 15, 1787, is the oldest one on record for Methodist Episcopal Church land in Dorchester County. Both Bishop Francis Asbury and . . . Map (db m4042) HM
48 Maryland, Harford County, Abingdon — Cokesbury CollegeOld Post Road — Established 1666
On Philadelphia Road (Maryland Route 7) 0.2 miles south of Abingdon Road, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing.
The first Methodist college in the world established at Abingdon June 5, 1785 by Bishops Thomas Coke and Francis Asbury. Destroyed by fire December 4, 1796. Located 175 yards east of this point.Map (db m212464) HM
49 Maryland, Prince George's County, Greenbelt — Methodist Preaching Place1776-1803
On Kenilworth Avenue (Maryland Route 201) north of Crescent Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Bishop Francis Asbury, builder of Methodism in America, recorded nine visits to this place. The farm, called "Wild Cat," belonged to Shadrick Turner, planter. He and his wife Sarah, zealous laymen, hosted many meetings. Several United Methodist . . . Map (db m122) HM
50 Maryland, Prince George's County, Horsehead — Immanuel ChurchHorsehead, Maryland — 1879 Centennial 1979 (Built 1879 - Burned, Rebuilt 1896) —
On Aquasco Road (Maryland Route 381) 0.1 miles north of Horsehead Road, on the right when traveling north.
Located on early colonial survey line - "The Golden Race" - patented to Thomas Greenfield by Lord Baltimore in 1695. One of the earliest Methodist congregations in America. Formerly Smith's Meeting House 1794-1839 and Emory Chapel 1840-1879. Part of . . . Map (db m3629) HM
51 Maryland, Queen Anne's County, Sudlersville — Dudley's Chapel
On Benton Corners Road, 0.1 miles south of Sudlersville Road (Maryland Route 300), on the left when traveling south.
The first Methodist meeting house in Queen Anne's County, and one of the earliest in the Nation, was built in 1783 on land donated by Joshua Dudley. The Queen Anne's Methodist Society, organized in 1774, was responsible for building the chapel. The . . . Map (db m138248) HM
52 Maryland, Queen Anne's County, Sudlersville — Dudley's ChapelBuilt in 1783 on land donated by Joshua Dudley
On Benton Corner Road, 0.3 miles south of Sudlersville Road (Maryland Route 300), on the left when traveling south.
The first Methodist meeting house in Queen Anne’s County. It is one of the earliest surviving Methodist Churches in the nation. It grew out of a society organized in 1774. Bishops Francis Asbury, Thomas Coke and Richard Whatcoat preached here. The . . . Map (db m168191) HM
53 New Hampshire, Cheshire County, Chesterfield, West Chesterfield — 060 — First Methodist Meeting Place In New Hampshire
On Franklin Pierce Highway (New Hampshire Route 9) at Pond Brook Road, on the right when traveling west on Franklin Pierce Highway.
In 1772 "the people called Methodist" held their first religious meeting in this state on the James Robertson farm, 1.2 miles north of here, on Christian Street, with Philip Embury as the preacher. On June 20, 1803, Francis Asbury spoke here using . . . Map (db m85918) HM
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54 New Jersey, Burlington County, Burlington — Bishop Francis AsburyBroad Street United Methodist Church
On East Broad Street just west of Lawrence Street, on the right when traveling north.
Marking the 200th anniversary of his arrival in the U.S. His first sermon in N.J. was preached near this site on Nov. 6, 1771. He was the pioneer leader of the Methodist Church in America for 45 years and was known as the "Prophet of the Long Road."Map (db m160116) HM
55 New Jersey, Morris County, Madison — Francis Asbury
Near Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
1745 - 1816 Methodist Pioneer Itinerant PreacherMap (db m32993) HM
56 New Jersey, Warren County, Asbury — Methodist Church of AsburyMethodist Historic Site
On Main Street north of Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Methodist Church of Asbury, New Jersey, by official action of the Northern New Jersey annual Conference of the Methodist Church, is designated a Methodist Historic Site in recognition of the participation of Bishop Francis Asbury in . . . Map (db m27676) HM
57 New Jersey, Warren County, Mt. Bethel — Pioneer Methodist Bishop Francis Asbury
On Mt. Bethel Road at Snyder Road, on the right when traveling north on Mt. Bethel Road.
Founded the Mt. BETHEL METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH in an old log church on this site FRIDAY MAY 10, 1811. On Thursday May 9, 1811 Bishop Asbury stayed at Halls Mill (now Asbury) with Col. William McCullough. He preached there in the barn. . . . Map (db m18965) HM
58 North Carolina, Buncombe County, Asheville — P-33 — Francis Asbury
On Beaverdam Road (State Highway 2230) at Merrimon Avenue (U.S. 25), on the left when traveling east on Beaverdam Road.
Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, 1784-1816, often visited and preached at the home of Daniel Killian which was one mile east.Map (db m31456) HM
59 North Carolina, Camden County, South Mills — A-63 — McBride Church
On State Highway 343 at Main Street (U.S. 17), on the right when traveling north on State Highway 343.
Methodist since 1792. Begun as Anglican c. 1733. Visited by bishops Francis Asbury and Thomas Coke. Building erected 1837; remodeled 1882. 2½ mi. E.Map (db m56764) HM
60 North Carolina, Forsyth County, Clemmons — J-66 — McKnight's Meeting House
On U.S. 158, on the right when traveling east.
Est. by Methodists ca. 1782. Annual Conferences held here in 1789, 1790, & 1791 by Bishop Asbury. Site was 400 yards N.W.Map (db m51878) HM
61 North Carolina, Haywood County, Clyde — The Shook House
On Carolina Boulevard (U.S. 23) at Morgan Street on Carolina Boulevard.
Home of Jacob Shook and Preaching place of Francis Asbury, pioneer bishop of American Methodism. "After crossing other streams, and losing ourselves in the woods, we came in about 9 o'clock at night to Vater Shuck's. What an awful day!" Asbury's . . . Map (db m33716) HM
62 North Carolina, Haywood County, Cove Creek — P-51 — "Cataloochee Trail"
On Jonathan Creek Road (U.S. 276) at Cove Creek Road (North Carolina Highway 1395), on the right when traveling north on Jonathan Creek Road.
Indian path across the mountains used by early settlers and in 1810 by Bishop Francis Asbury. Trail passed nearby.Map (db m11923) HM
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63 North Carolina, Haywood County, Lake Junaluska — P-50 — "Cataloochee Trail"
On Dellwood Road (U.S. 19) 0 miles south of N. Lakeshore Drive, on the right when traveling west.
An old Indian path across mountains used by early settlers and in 1810 by Bishop Asbury. Trail passed nearby.Map (db m11812) HM
64 North Carolina, Haywood County, Maggie Valley — Bishop Francis Asbury — 1745 - 1816 —
On N. Lakeshore Drive.
. . . Map (db m17350) HM
65 North Carolina, Haywood County, Waterville — Francis Asbury Trail
On Big Creek Park Road at Mount Sterling Road (County Route 1397), on the left when traveling south on Big Creek Park Road.
Francis Asbury, first elected Bishop of Methodism in the U.S.; rode on horseback over 275,000 miles over pioneer trails averaging one sermon a day. From New England to Charleston, S.C. More than 60 times he crossed the Appalachians. Once following . . . Map (db m90574) HM
66 North Carolina, New Hanover County, Wilmington, Historic District — Grace Methodist ChurchOrganized December 24, 1797
On Grace Street at North 4th Street, on the left when traveling east on Grace Street.
Since that date four sanctuaries have burned, 1803–1843–1886–1947. Present imposing and lovely church was dedicated to the glory of God and service to mankind May 15, 1955. Body of Reverend Wm. Meredith, founder of Methodism in . . . Map (db m28940) HM
67 North Carolina, Stanly County, Norwood — L-83 — Randall's United Methodist Church
On Indian Mound Road (County Road 1740) at Randalls Church Road, on the right when traveling north on Indian Mound Road.
First services held ca. 1785 by Jesse Lee & Bishop Asbury in home of John Randle. Fifth building, 1974. ¾ mile East.Map (db m175739) HM
68 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Gordonville, East Lampeter Township — Soudersburg Methodist Church
On East Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) 0.2 miles west of Leven Road, on the left when traveling west.
Site of a colonial congregation. Built in 1801 by settlers Benjamin and Jacob Souders Methodist Laymen. Henry Boehm 1775-1875 taught a class here, Bishop Francis Asbury 1745-1816 preached here. Philadelphia annual conference met here in 1804.Map (db m205655) HM
69 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Lancaster — Francis Asbury1745 - 1816
On North Mulberry Street at West Orange Street, on the right when traveling south on North Mulberry Street.
Near this spot on July 6, 1815 Bishop Asbury & Lancaster's Henry Boehm "bade one another adieu for the last time," ending his annual visits here, after thirty-five years.Map (db m161169) HM
70 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Willow Street, Pequea Township — Boehms ChapelFounded 1791 — United Methodist Church Historic Shrine —
Near West Boehms Road, 0.2 miles west of PA 272.
Boehm's Chapel is the fourth oldest existing structure built for Methodist worship in America. It was erected on land donated by the Rev. Martin Boehm, an itinerant preacher and co-founder with the Rev. Phillip W. Otterbein of the United Brethren in . . . Map (db m5115) HM
71 Pennsylvania, Lancaster County, Willow Street, Pequea Township — Boehm's Chapel
On West Boehms Road, 0.2 miles north of E. Boehm's Rd., on the right when traveling south.
Built 1791, this "Temple of Limestone" is the oldest existing structure designed for Methodist use in Pennsylvania, and one of the oldest in the U.S. Erected on land formerly owned by Bishop Martin Boehm, co-founder of the United Brethren in Christ, . . . Map (db m157296) HM
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72 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Old City — Old St. George'sOld Philadelphia Congregations
On North 4th Street at North Marginal Road, on the left when traveling south on North 4th Street.
Old St. George's In 1729, in Oxford, England, a group of fiery, compelling preachers began the religious movement that would become Methodism. Preaching a message of repentance and conversion, men like Captain Thomas Webb and Francis Asbury led . . . Map (db m135998) HM
73 Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County, Philadelphia, Society Hill — Mother Bethel1791 — Old Philadelphia Congregations —
On South 6th Street at Addison Street, on the left when traveling south on South 6th Street.
Mother Bethel is the first African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in America, founded in 1791. Richard Allen (1760-1831), a former slave, was the founder, and later became the first bishop (1816) of the first African-American denomination in . . . Map (db m6840) HM
74 South Carolina, Calhoun County, Cameron — 9-3 — Jericho Methodist ChurchMile And A Half East
On Old State Road (U.S. 176) at Jericho Road (State Highway 9-26), on the right when traveling north on Old State Road.
Bishop Francis Asbury stopped in this region in 1801 and 1803. About 1811, a congregation was organized and by 1815 Jericho Meeting House was standing on land given by Jacob Felkel. The present building there was apparently erected before 1850. A . . . Map (db m26875) HM
75 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, French Quarter — Site of the First Methodist Church In Charleston1785 — United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 295 —
On Cumberland Street, on the right when traveling west.
Established in 1785 under the leadership of Bishop Francis Asbury, the first Methodist Society in Charleston purchased a lot in Cumberland Street and erected a church here in 1786. Long known as the Blue Meeting House because of its color and . . . Map (db m47974) HM
76 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Harleston Village — Bethel Methodist Church — United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 220 —
On Pitt Street near Calhoun Street, on the right when traveling south.
Bethel Methodist Church lot donated by Thomas Bennett A.D. 1795 Church dedicated 1798 Moved across street for use of colored people and present church dedicated Aug. 7, 1853 Parsonage once occupied by Bishop Francis Asbury . . . Map (db m47663) HM
77 South Carolina, Charleston County, Charleston, Radcliffeborough — 10-72 — Old Bethel Methodist Church — United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 563 —
On Calhoun Street near Pitt Street, on the right when traveling west.
(Front text) This church, built in 1797 in the meeting-house form, was dedicated in 1798 and completed in 1809. It is the oldest Methodist church standing in Charleston. Originally at the corner of Pitt and Calhoun Streets, Bethel . . . Map (db m49375) HM
78 South Carolina, Chesterfield County, Cheraw — 13-11 — Francis Asbury's First Visit to S.C.
On Church Street at Front Street, on the left when traveling west on Church Street.
Front Francis Asbury (1745-1816), pioneer bishop of American Methodism, came to Cheraw in 1785, on his first visit to S.C. Asbury had just been ordained a general superintendent at the first General Conference in Baltimore on December 27, . . . Map (db m46201) HM
79 South Carolina, Clarendon County, Summerton — 14-9 — Andrews Chapel Church
On H.T. Everetts Road (State Highway 14-306) near Pulitzer Road , Richbourg Lane (State Highway 14-258), on the right when traveling east.
According to local tradition, this Methodist congregation was organized in 1786 and pioneer American bishop Francis Asbury later visited the area a number of times. The church stands today on land given by Ellis R. and Mary A. Richbourg in 1880. . . . Map (db m24465) HM
80 South Carolina, Colleton County, Springtown — Green Pond United Methodist ChurchFormerly Chapel and Camp Ground
On Augusta Highway (State Highway 61), on the right when traveling west.
December 14, 1808 Bishop Francis Asbury, Bishop William McKIendree, and Rev. Henry Boehm spoke here. June, 1820 Camp meeting was held here from Friday afternoon until Monday morning. There were 125 carriages of all kinds, 50 tents . . . Map (db m32160) HM
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81 South Carolina, Dorchester County, Ridgeville — 18-14 — Cypress Methodist Camp Ground
On Cypress Campground Road near Myers Mayo Road (South Carolina Highway 18-182).
(Front text) This camp ground, dating to 1794, is one of the oldest in S.C. Francis Asbury (1745-1816), circuit rider and the first Methodist bishop in America, preached here in 1794, 1799, 1801, and twice in 1803. The camp ground is . . . Map (db m41750) HM
82 South Carolina, Fairfield County, Winnsboro — 20-18 — First Methodist Church
On Congress Street at College Street, on the left when traveling south on Congress Street.
First United Methodist Church was established in 1808 under the leadership of the Rev. James Jenkins, an early circuit-riding minister, and John Buchanan, a captain in the Revolution. Pioneer American Methodist bishop Francis Asbury visited here . . . Map (db m14284) HM
83 South Carolina, Florence County, Johnsonville — 21-4 — Marion at Port’s Ferry / Asbury at Port’s Ferry
On Kingsburg Highway (State Highway 51) at East Trinity Road (County Road 21-909), on the left when traveling south on Kingsburg Highway.
Marion at Port’s Ferry. Port’s Ferry, 3 miles NE on the Pee Dee, was owned and operated by Frances Port (c. 1725–1812), widow of Thomas Port, who was a member of the Provincial Congress from Prince Frederick’s Parish. This was a strategic . . . Map (db m27932) HM
84 South Carolina, Georgetown County, Georgetown — 22-15 — Methodists
On Orange Street south of Highmarket Street, on the right when traveling south.
William Wayne, nephew of Revolutionary General Anthony Wayne, was converted here by Bishop Francis Asbury on February 24, 1785, and a Methodist congregation was formed later that year. Woolman Hickson was appointed minister. This is the site of an . . . Map (db m7854) HM
85 South Carolina, Georgetown County, Georgetown — 22-62 — Oak Grove Methodist Church
On Kent Road at Porter Road, on the right when traveling west on Kent Road.
(front) Bishop Francis Asbury first arrived in Georgetown in Feb. 1785 and would return in 1786, at which time he established a slave mission at Boone Plantation on the Sampit River. Asbury would return many times over the years and his . . . Map (db m202218) HM
86 South Carolina, Greenville County, Fork Shoals — 23-16 — Lebanon Church
On Dunklin Bridge Road (State Highway S-23-68) west of Lebanon Church Road.
This United Methodist Church was originally located about 1¼ miles east and named the Grove. It was visited by Bishop Francis Asbury in 1790 and 1800. Relocated about ½ mile SW of here after the land was obtained 1832. Present house of worship . . . Map (db m9018) HM
87 South Carolina, Greenville County, Simpsonville — Bethel Church
On Holland Road at Balcome Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Holland Road.
Bethel church was organized in 1801 by Bishop Francis Asbury. At first, meetings were held in the homes of John Bramlett, Solomon Holland and Deavoreaux Yeargin. Later, Mr. Bramlett gave four acres of land on which the Bethel church house was built. . . . Map (db m30904) HM
88 South Carolina, Horry County, Conway — 26-6 — First Methodist Church — United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 136 —
On 5th Avenue at Main Street (Business U.S. 701), on the left when traveling west on 5th Avenue.
Methodist Bishop Francis Asbury’s many visits to Kingston (Conway) between 1785 and 1815 preceded the organization of a Methodist congregation here. Land was obtained in 1842 and the first church building was constructed here in 1844. Still . . . Map (db m11259) HM
89 South Carolina, Lancaster County, Great Falls — 29-21 — Camp Creek Methodist Church
On Great Falls Highway (State Highway 200) 0.2 miles north of Green Road, on the right when traveling north.
[Front]: This church, organized in 1798 by Bishop Francis Asbury, held its first services in a log meeting house. On July 10, 1798, Middleton McDonald donated the meeting house and ten acres to church trustees Gideon Glaze, John Graham, . . . Map (db m23916) HM
90 South Carolina, Lee County, near Woodrow — Rembert Cemetery
Near Rembert Church Road (State Highway 31-37), on the left when traveling west.
This cemetery was established in the early 1780's Francis Asbury mentions in his journal that he buried Abijah Rembert here on December 4, 1805 Abijah is the Great-Grandson of Andre' Rembert/Immigrant Marked on 8 . . . Map (db m41058) HM
91 South Carolina, Lee County, near Woodrow — 31-13 — Rembert Church
On Rembert Church Road (State Highway 31-37).
Site of camp meetings where Bishop Francis Asbury preached. First service held about 1786. In 1834 Caleb Rembert deeded eight acres to nine trustees for the use of the Methodist Church. John A. Colclough gave an adjacent tract of 2 ½ acres, and . . . Map (db m41015) HM
92 South Carolina, Marlboro County, Breeden — 35-20 — Old Beauty Spot
On Beauty Spot Road at Wallace Road on Beauty Spot Road.
Here stood the first Methodist church of Marlboro County, a single log cabin built in 1783. Here Bishop Francis Asbury presided over and preached at an early Quarterly Conference, held on February 23, 1788. Camp meetings were held here 1810-1842. In . . . Map (db m38039) HM
93 South Carolina, Newberry County, Pomaria — 36-11 — Mount Bethel Academy — United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 419 —
On US Highway 176, on the left when traveling south.
[Front] Located about one mile northeast on land conveyed by Edward Finch, this school, the first Methodist educational venture in the state, was established by Bishop Francis Asbury and opened by him, 1795. A number of Mt. Bethel . . . Map (db m13210) HM
94 South Carolina, Orangeburg County, Holly Hill — Holly Hill
On State Street (U.S. 176) at Depot Street, on the left when traveling east on State Street.
The rural 19th Century village began as a sparsely settled community in historic St. James, Goose Creek Parish of the Charleston District. Following the revolutionary War, increased numbers of settlers entered the parish's backcountry where it . . . Map (db m22505) HM
95 South Carolina, Orangeburg County, Orangeburg — 38-18 — White House Church
On Five Chop Road (U.S. 301), on the right when traveling west.
This four acre tract of land with an earlier structure known as the "White Meeting House" was given to the Methodist Episcopal Church on October 1, 1790, by a deed which is said to be the earliest documented record of Methodism in Orangeburg . . . Map (db m26731) HM
96 South Carolina, Saluda County, Ward — 41-9 — Spann Methodist Church / Captain Clinton Ward
On Church Street (State Highway 23) at Church Street, on the left when traveling west on Church Street.
Spann Methodist Church This church was founded ca. 1805 at the plantation of John Spann, Jr., about 1 mi. N. Bishop Francis Asbury preached there in 1807 and 1811. The first church on this site was built and the cemetery was established ca. . . . Map (db m28222) HM
97 South Carolina, Williamsburg County, Andrews — 45-9 — Early Settlers / Potatoe Ferry
On Thurgood Marshall Highway (State Highway 527) at County Line Road (State Highway 41) on Thurgood Marshall Highway.
Early Settlers Among the first settlers of Williamsburg County, members of the Witherspoon family sailed from Belfast to Charleston in 1734, arriving about December 1. With a year's provisions, they embarked on an open-boat voyage. Traveling . . . Map (db m28118) HM
98 Tennessee, Hawkins County, Rogersville — 1B 6 — Amis House
On East Main Street at Burem Pike, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
About 1 1/2 miles south is the stone house built by Thomas Amis between 1781 & 1783. He was Captain and Commissary of North Carolina troops in the Revolution; an original member of the Society of the Cincinnati, and legislator. He established here . . . Map (db m91872) HM
99 Tennessee, Sevier County, Pigeon Forge — 1C 4 — Shiloh Church
On Henderson Chapel Drive.
in 1802 Methodist Bishop Francis Asbury preached in the home of Mitchel Porter, Revolutionary Veteran, who lived 2 miles north of Sevier County and preached in the newly built log chapel, 400 yards west of here. Shiloh Cemetery grew up around . . . Map (db m17197) HM
100 Tennessee, Sevier County, Pigeon Forge — 1C 4 — Shiloh Church
On The Great Smoky Mountains Highway (Route 441) at Henderson Chapel Drive, on the right when traveling south on The Great Smoky Mountains Highway.
in 1802 Methodist Bishop Francis Asbury preached in the home of Mitchel Porter, Revolutionary Veteran, who lived 2 miles north of Sevier County and preached in the newly built log chapel, 400 yards west of here. Shiloh Cemetery grew up around . . . Map (db m17199) HM

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