Wesley United Methodist Church - Dover, DE
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bluesnote
N 39° 09.468 W 075° 31.450
18S E 454712 N 4334419
A historic church in Dover, Delaware.
Waymark Code: WM15M44
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2022
Views: 1
The plaque says, "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, pioneers of American Methodism, often conducted services there. Needing more space, the present site was purchased for a new church. The cornerstone was laid on September 23, 1850, and the building was dedicated the following February. To accommodate further growth, the church was enlarged in 1870 and 1884. A major rebuilding project in 1897 included the addition of stained glass windows, organ pipes, and a lofty beamed ceiling, giving the church a cathedral like appearance. Another addition was built in 1924. In 1950, Grace Fellowship Hall was added, St. Paul’s Chapel was created, and a major redesign of the sanctuary took place. The former Post Office Building to the east became the Education Center in 1967."
Active church?: Yes
Year Built: 1850
Service times:
Sundays at 9:30
Website: [Web Link]
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