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Old Union Methodist Church
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National Register of Historic Places

Old Union Methodist Church

Also known as Union Church

On the National Register since 197353 years
Greek RevivalListed 1973Near Townsend

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Old Union Methodist Church

Old Union Methodist Church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 18, 1973. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 64 other Delaware listings. The listing covers 5 acres.

What it isChurch building in Delaware, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 10 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Old Union Methodist Church

Near Townsend, DE (2.3 mi from the town center)

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

More like it

Greek Revival style, nearby

Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.

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Questions about Old Union Methodist Church

Is Old Union Methodist Church on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jan 18, 1973 (Register number 73000507).

Is Old Union Methodist Church a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Delaware has 14 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Corbit-Sharp House, 4.4 miles away.

Can you visit Old Union Methodist Church?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Old Union Methodist Church?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 10 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75324430 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.