Historic churches in Sussex County

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.

Historic Churches & Chapels — Map

A

Christ Church, Milford, Delaware

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

B

Mariner's Bethel United Methodist Church

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

C

Saint John the Apostle

Roman Catholic parish located in Milford.

D

Avenue United Methodist Church

Methodist church situated in the historic center of Milford.

E

Calvary United Methodist Church

Local Methodist place of worship serving the Milford community.

F

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.

G

Bethel United Methodist Church

Historic Methodist church located in the heart of Lewes.

H

Prince George's Chapel

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

I

Dickerson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Historic African Methodist Episcopal church serving the Millsboro community.

J

Ellendale United Methodist Church

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

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