Ewell’s Methodist Church
“Ewell’s Methodist Church (M.P.) at Clayton. This church was built through the efforts of the Rev. David J. Ewell for whom it was named. The dedication services were held on Dec. 30, I 860, by the Revs. T. B. Valiant and John Roberts. The work bogged down and the church was closed in 1869. In […]
Felton Methodist Church
“Felton Methodist Church (M. E.) succeeded Purnell’s Chapel which was located one- half mile out of town. At the present location, a new church was built. It was arranged to have the corner -stone, which is really a gable-stone, laid on Tues., June 26, I 860, by the Revs. T. C. Murphy, C. Cook, J. […]
Onin’s Methodist Episcopal Church
“Onin’s M. E. Chapel, better known as “Gulley Swamp Chapel,” was located two and one-quarter miles north of Coverdale’s Crossroads. The site was donated on Mar. 1, 1844, by Tilghman Layton and the chapel was built during that year. Services were held until I860. At that time the membership transferred to Chaplain’s Chapel. There was […]
Pepper’s Methodist Episcopal Church
“Pepper’s M. E. Church, located two and one-quarter miles west of Georgetown, was organized and incorporated on Mar. 17, 1894. The church was then built and on Oct. 13, 1894, the property was transferred to a new board of trustees. During a heavy storm on Feb. 21, 1912, it was blown down. A new chapel, […]
Viola Methodist Church
“Magee’s M. E. Chapel, Viola Methodist Church (M. E.). Magee’s Chapel, located at Magee’s Crossroads, two miles west of Viola was founded by the Rev. J. N. Magee. In 1857, he built a frame tabernacle which was dedicated by the Rev. J. S. Willis. In 1858, a substantial frame church was built. It was dedicated […]
Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church
“Ebenezer A. M. E. Church. Three and one-quarter miles west of Under-wood’s Crossroads there was a small village called Blanco. The houses were of frame construction and for some reason they were not kept in repair. Gradually, one by one, they tumbled down and the only building that has survived is Ebenezer Church. This church […]
Morning Star Institutional Church of God in Christ, Inc.
KC-82: In 1856, the trustees of Whatcoat Methodist Episcopal Church purchased this site from Thomas Mifflin. The present church was erected thereafter and dedicated on July 26, 1857. Extensive renovations of the structure were undertaken in 1865 and 1940. The building was expanded with the addition of a nine-room educational annex in 1948. The Whatcoat […]
Bethel Methodist Church
KC-64: The roots of Methodism in this community can be traced to the late 18th century, when Methodist pioneers such as Francis Asbury traveled throughout this area spreading the message of their faith. Over time some church members became dissatisfied with the organization and government of the established Methodist Episcopal Church. As a result, the […]
Barratt’s Chapel
KC-25: Erected on land deeded by Col. Philip Barratt, August, 1780. Here Thomas Coke, D.D. Representative of John Wesley, preached November 14, 1784, administering the Sacrament of Holy Communion for first time by a Methodist in America. With Francis Asbury planned organization of Methodist Episcopal Church, calling first conference to meet at Baltimore, December 24, […]
Site of Whatcoat Church
KC-100: In 1791 Daniel Lowber granted permission for “the society of people called Methodists” to erect a “meeting house” at this location. The site was formally conveyed to church trustees in 1796. Adjoining land was obtained in 1813 for use as a public burying ground. The church was named for Richard Whatcoat (1736-1806), a native […]
