Old Presbyterian Church (Dover)

Old Presbyterian Church (Dover) is a Delaware historical marker in Dover, Kent County, dedicated 1950.

Kent County · dedicated 1950 · 316 South Governors Avenue, Dover

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Build 1790 during the pastorate of the Rev. John Miller to replace the earlier log church erected about 1715 on this plot designated as “Meeting House Square.” Presented by the Presbytery to the State of Delaware for a State Museum in 1947. Restored in 1949 and 1950 by public subscriptions and with an appropriation from the 115th General Assembly approved by Hon. Elbert N. Carvel, Governor.

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