St. George's Chapel, Lewes, historic church in Delaware, United States
St. George's Chapel in Lewes is a small brick building with a single story and simple proportions, standing near the Indian River in Delaware. A modest brick tower was added to the southwest corner in 1955, giving the structure its distinctive profile.
The original building was constructed in 1719 but burned down in 1792 and was replaced with a new structure in 1794. The chapel was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, marking its importance to Delaware's heritage.
The chapel is named after Saint George and served as a gathering place where the local community came together for worship and important occasions. Inside, simple wooden pews and a modest altar show the practical faith that shaped daily life in early Lewes.
The chapel is located along Delaware Route 5 near the river and is relatively easy to reach by car. Visitors often find it most accessible during local events or services when the building is regularly open, as the site is not staffed on a daily basis.
The roof was replaced with a steep gable roof in 1882, an unexpected design change for such an old building. Most visitors overlook how this architectural modification gave the simple structure an entirely new profile and set it apart from other chapels of that era.
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