Chester-Bethel United Methodist Church

Chester-Bethel United Methodist Church (HMQB8)

Location: Wilmington, DE 19810 New Castle County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 49.841', W 75° 29.991'

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The roots of this congregation can be traced to the efforts of Methodist pioneer Thomas Webb, who visited this area to spread the message of his faith in the years prior to the American Revolution. Influenced by his sincerity and eloquence, a local society of Methodists was organized circa 1775. The first meetings were held in the homes of its members. Around 1780, a log meeting house was constructed on land provided by Robert Cloud. Known as Cloud's Chapel, this building served the congregation until 1799, when it was replaced by a stone structure that became known as Bethel Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1873, the members decided to build a church at the opposite end of the adjoining graveyard. Additional land was obtained, and a new serpentine stone and brick building was completed and dedicated in 1874. After nearly a century of use, the need for a new sanctuary arose, and the present church was constructed. The building was formally opened on October 15, 1972.
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HM NumberHMQB8
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Marker NumberNC-120
Year Placed2001
Placed ByDelaware Public Archives
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, October 1st, 2014 at 1:50am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 457227 N 4409084
Decimal Degrees39.83068333, -75.49985000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 49.841', W 75° 29.991'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 49' 50.46" N, 75° 29' 59.46" W
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Area Code(s)302
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2605-2633 DE-261, Wilmington DE 19810, US
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