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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15SC_the-memorial-vol-fire-co_Milford-DE.html
Founded in 1954 after a fire had destroyed a business on Bay Ave.Re-incorporated in 1958 and theoriginal two bay station wasconstructed in the fall of 1959?Named the Memorial Fire Co.by the charter members in honorof those who have servedour count…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15MC_st-johns-united-methodist-church_Seaford-DE.html
In the late 18th century, Francis Asbury and other pioneers of American Methodism traveled throughout this area bringing the message of their faith to the people. A local Methodist Society was organized at that time, first meeting in the homes of …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15J7_nathaniel-mitchell_Laurel-DE.html
Nathaniel Mitchell 1753-1813 First native son of Laurel to be Governor of Delaware 1805-1808 Hero of the Revolution 1775-1781 Member Continental Congress 1786-1788. Erected by Laurel Historical Society, Inc. July 4, 1978.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15J5_hickory-hill-methodist-church_Dagsboro-DE.html
For many years local Methodists were forced to travel a considerable distance to attend services. In 1873, Houston's School House was established as a preaching place within the local circuit. The success of this effort stimulated interest in buil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15FR_hearns-pond_Seaford-DE.html
This body of water was created in 1816, when a grist mill was established on Clear Brook Branchat this location by Nathaniel Ross. Known byvarious names, most notebly those of two earlyowners, William Cannon and William Ross, themill was destroyed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15AM_bethesda-methodist-church_Georgetown-DE.html
During the late 18th century many of the residents of this area embraced the Methodist faith. Meetings were often held in the homes of church members. The origin of the Bethesda congregation can be traced to February of 1832, when trustees purchas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM156V_mount-pleasant-methodist-church_Laurel-DE.html
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 pio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1569_hope-lodge-no-4_Laurel-DE.html
On June 23, 1800, a charter was issued by the Grand Lodge of Maryland for Lodge No. 31 in "Laurel Town." The first Worshipful Master of the Lodge was Jesse Green (1766-1834). A Maryland native who moved to Delaware in the 1790s, he was a long-time…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM152U_portsville-united-methodist-church_Laurel-DE.html
The roots of local Methodism can be traced to the late 18th century, when Bishop Francis Asbury and others visited this area to spread the message of their faith. By the 1820s there was a growing movement within the Methodist Episcopal Church toen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM152T_sailors-bethel-methodist-church_Bethel-DE.html
The roots of this congregation can be traced to 1809, when a house of worship was constructed to serve the needs of the many residents of this area who were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. First known as Elzey Moore's Meeting House, the…