Historic Churches & Chapels

Delaware’s religious heritage is showcased through this collection of historic houses of worship across Sussex and Kent counties. The list features significant colonial-era sites like the 1755 Prince George's Chapel, known for its rare heart-pine interior, and the Lewes Presbyterian Church, founded in 1682. These locations illustrate the evolution of Methodist, Episcopal, and Presbyterian traditions in the region, featuring a mix of 18th-century chapels and 19th-century brick architecture.

Christ Church, Milford, Delaware

Christ Church is an historic Episcopal church and cemetery located at 3rd and Church Streets in Milford, Kent County, Delaware.

Mariner's Bethel United Methodist Church

Methodist church in Ocean View with roots dating back to the 19th century.

Saint John the Apostle

Roman Catholic parish located in Milford.

Avenue United Methodist Church

Methodist church situated in the historic center of Milford.

Calvary United Methodist Church

Local Methodist place of worship serving the Milford community.

Lewes Presbyterian Church

Founded in 1682, this is one of the oldest Presbyterian congregations in the United States. The current brick sanctuary was constructed in 1832.

Bethel United Methodist Church

Historic Methodist church located in the heart of Lewes.

Prince George's Chapel

A 1755 Anglican chapel of ease in Dagsboro, notable for its rare, unpainted heart-pine interior and barrel-vaulted ceiling.

Dickerson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Historic African Methodist Episcopal church serving the Millsboro community.

Ellendale United Methodist Church

Methodist church serving the community of Ellendale since the 19th century.