Bethany United Methodist Church

In the early part of the twentieth century, members of Old Jones’ Methodist Church sought a more central location for the congregation to worship. Although Sarah C. Collins donated the land for the new church in 1914, construction of the building had already begun the previous year. Incorporated on March 5, 1914, it was named Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church. The name was reportedly taken from the church attended by department store pioneer John Wanamaker, who had made a donation toward its completion. Dedicated in June 1914, the church added a community hall during the 1920s.

Delaware · United States