2015 Marker Text:

A ‘society’ of African Methodist Episcopal Church was established in this area by the 1830’s. The First church was purchased in 1857. On February 28, 1890, land was purchased at this stie for the purpose of constructing a new church. Annual camp meetings were soon established. Known as “Big Camp” or “Frankford Camp”, people traveled from miles around to attend. Covered wagons were used for shelter prior to the construction of wooden “tents”. Cooking was done in large iron containers called “hogkilling pots.” Light was provided by “firestands” prior to the use of electricity. Visitors ate at the “Boarding House” and “Confectionary.” Worship services were held in the “Bower” a covered meeting place in the center of the grounds. Many of the original buildings were destroyed by fire in 1943.

1932 Marker Text:

In 1890 the Trustees of Antioch African Methodist Episcopal Church purchased land for the construction of a new house of worship. Annual camp meetings were soon established. Known as “Big Camp” or “Frankford Camp”, people traveled from miles around to attend. Covered wagons were used for shelter prior to the construction of wooden “tents”. Cooking was done in large iron containers called “hogkilling pots.” Light was provided by “firestands” prior to the use of electricity. Visitors ate at the “Boarding House” and “Confectionary.” Worship services were held in the “Bower” a covered meeting place in the center of the grounds. Many of the original buildings were destroyed by fire in 1943.

 

SC-093: Re-installed in 2015.

Installed in 1932.

 

Location:

194 Clayton Avenue, Frankford, DE 19945

 

Links to more resources:

• SC-093: Collected Research Materials