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“Wyoming Methodist Church (M.E.). In 1856, when the Delaware Rail- road was built about one mile west of Camden, the station at that point was named ”Camden Station.” In 1865, a town was laid out and given the name “Wyoming.” Later in that year, John T. Jakes started a subscription for the purpose of erecting a building to be used for Sunday School meetings. A plank chapel was built but before it was dedicated it was taken over by the Methodist Episcopal Conference. Named the “Wyoming M. E. Church,” the dedication was arranged to be held on Nov. 12, 1865, with the Revs. A. Manship, J.J. Pearce, Mr. Colclazer and A. D. Davis taking part. On Jan. 20, 1881, John T. Jakes donated a church site at the cor. of Layton Ave. and College St. More land was purchased on July 8, 1881, from Sarah A. Williams. The ground was broken for the present church on Mon., July 4, 1881. The corner-stone was laid on July 31, 1881, by the Revs. A. W. Lightbourne, J. S. Willis, J. H. Caldwell and J. N. Pilchard, the pastor. The church was incorporated on May 8, 1883. It was dedicated in September, 1883. After having been entirely redecorated a reopening service was held on Oct. 7, 1888. The building was improved in 1902 and a reopening was held on Sept, 14, 1902. On Dec. 29, 1912, the church was rededicated after extensive improvements.” (1)