Bethel Church

Bethel Church is a Delaware historical marker in New Castle, New Castle County, dedicated 1932.

New Castle County · dedicated 1932 · 162 Christiana Road B, New Castle · location approximate

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Site of Bethel Church, a branch of Welsh Tract Baptist Church at the foot of Iron Hill. Originated about 1780 by Rev. John Boggs at the house of David Morton. Church erected 1786 at instance of Messrs. Porter and Lewden. Land donated by Andrew and Ebenezer Morton. Services discontinued about 1871.

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