In 1819, a group of Methodists purchased a parcel of land north of present-day Frankford. A frame chapel was erected, and on March 4, 1820, the members of the congregation met there to elect trustees and formally organize themselves as Antioch Methodist Episcopal Church. The members purchased the present site on November 20, 1852. The sanctuary was formally dedicated on August 28, 1853. The church was later renamed Frankford Methodist Episcopal Church.
In 1880, a new spire was added, and in 1889, the roof was elevated six feet. Leaded stained glass windows were added during this period. They are considered to be fine examples of the American Opalescent style of the late 19th century. An addition was constructed in 1916 and subsequently expanded with the completion of the second story in 1947. A fellowship hall was built in 1967.
Installed in 2000.
12 Clayton Avenue, Frankford, DE 19945
Related Topics: Antioch Methodist Episcopal Church, Frankford, Frankford United Methodist Church, Historical Markers, House of Worship, Sussex County
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