Grace United Methodist Church, Wilmington
Grace United Methodist Church is a historic Methodist church located at the intersection of North Washington, 9th and West Streets in Wilmington, Delaware. The church was founded in 1865 and was built in 1868 being dedicated to the Union victory at Gettysburg, which saved the city from being ransacked by the advancing Confederates.
Designed by Wilmington architect Thomas Dixon, it includes several adjacent buildings featuring Victorian Gothic style, constructed of serpentine stone of a light pea green color. The church base measures approximately 166 feet (50 m) by 102 feet (31 m). It features two steeple towers topped by needle spires crowned with a Celtic cross rising to 186 feet (56.7 m) on the North Washington and 9th Street facades, a triple arch entrance, and large stained glass windows.
This historic church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Designed by Wilmington architect Thomas Dixon, it includes several adjacent buildings featuring Victorian Gothic style, constructed of serpentine stone of a light pea green color. The church base measures approximately 166 feet (50 m) by 102 feet (31 m). It features two steeple towers topped by needle spires crowned with a Celtic cross rising to 186 feet (56.7 m) on the North Washington and 9th Street facades, a triple arch entrance, and large stained glass windows.
This historic church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
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Sight Name: Grace United Methodist Church
Sight Location: Wilmington, USA (See walking tours in Wilmington)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Wilmington, USA (See walking tours in Wilmington)
Sight Type: Religious
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Walking Tours in Wilmington, Delaware
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Wilmington Introduction Walking Tour
Wilmington is the largest city in Delaware. It lies at the confluence of the Brandywine and Christina Rivers. Wilmington was originally home to the Lenape people. However, the land was purchased from Chief Mattahorn by the Swedish South Company in 1638. They built Fort Christina at the mouth of what would later be called the Christina River.
The Swedish lost control of the Fort Christina... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
The Swedish lost control of the Fort Christina... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Quaker Hill and Downtown Historical Buildings
For many visitors to Delaware's Wilmington, the downtown district is the main area of interest.
Indeed, the majority of Wilmington's most distinguished attractions are found here. Steeped in history, this part of the city still carries legacy of its first Swedish settlers much as that of the du Pont family who left a great deal of mark on the town's history. Some of the key local... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Indeed, the majority of Wilmington's most distinguished attractions are found here. Steeped in history, this part of the city still carries legacy of its first Swedish settlers much as that of the du Pont family who left a great deal of mark on the town's history. Some of the key local... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles