Old Union Methodist Church
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| Location | 0.2 mi. N of Blackbird Crossroads on U.S. 13, Townsend, Delaware |
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| Coordinates | 39°23′15″N 75°39′49″W / 39.38750°N 75.66361°WCoordinates: 39°23′15″N 75°39′49″W / 39.38750°N 75.66361°W |
| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Built | 1847 |
| NRHP Reference # | 73000507[1] |
| Added to NRHP | January 18, 1973 |
Old Union Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church located 0.2 miles (0.32 km) north of Blackbird Crossroads on U.S. 13 in Townsend, New Castle County, Delaware. It was built in 1847, and is a two-story, brick meeting house measuring 40 feet by 60 feet. It is surrounded by a cemetery.
View from the east
The congregation was organized in 1789.[2]
Grave of Bishop Levi Scott near the entrance to the church.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.[1]
References
- 1 2 Staff (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ Edward F. Heite (May 1972). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Old Union Methodist Church" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying photo
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