Delaware, Sussex County, Stockley
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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 purchased one half acre of
land southeast of here. The land was conveyed
by local mill owner Joshua Morris "in trust
and confidence" that they erect "a house of
place of worship for the use of the members
of the Methodist Episcopal Church." In 1895,
the existing church building was moved to
this site and rebuilt. On January 25, 1896,
the trustees received the deed for the land
"where Bethesda Church now stands."
(Churches, Etc.) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
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 purchased one half acre of
land southeast of here. The land was conveyed
by local mill owner Joshua Morris "in trust
and confidence" that they erect "a house of
place of worship for the use of the members
of the Methodist Episcopal Church." In 1895,
the existing church building was moved to
this site and rebuilt. On January 25, 1896,
the trustees received the deed for the land
"where Bethesda Church now stands."(Churches, Etc.) Includes location, directions, 5 photos, GPS coordinates, map.