Wesley United Methodist Church - Dover, DE
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N 39° 09.468 W 075° 31.450
18S E 454712 N 4334419
A historic church in Dover, Delaware.
Waymark Code: WM15M45
Location: Delaware, United States
Date Posted: 01/19/2022
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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."
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1850
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Methodist
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: From: 9:30 AM To: 12:00 AM
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:30 AM
Street address of Church:
209 South State Street Dover, DE 19901
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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