Old Drawyers Church facts for kids

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Old Drawyers Church
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Old Drawyers Church in 1936
Location in Delaware Show map of Delaware Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Location	2839 DuPont Parkway in St. Georges Hundred, near Odessa, Delaware
Area	5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built	1769-1773
Architect	Duncan Beard, Robert May
Architectural style	Georgian
NRHP reference No.	73000533
Added to NRHP	February 6, 1973

Old Drawyers Church is a very old and important Presbyterian church located near Odessa, Delaware in New Castle County, Delaware. It stands on DuPont Parkway. This historic building gives us a peek into what life was like over 250 years ago!

A Glimpse into History

This special church was built a long time ago, between 1769 and 1773. Imagine, that was even before the United States became its own country! The church was started by people who came to America from other countries.

Who Started the Church?

• At first, the church community was made up of immigrants from the Netherlands and Sweden.
• Later on, many people from Scotland joined the church. This shows how different groups of people came together to build communities in early America.

What Does It Look Like?

Old Drawyers Church is a great example of a building style called Georgian. This style was popular during the 1700s.

Architectural Details

• The church is made of brick and has two stories.
• It has five sections, or "bays," along its front.
• The roof is shaped like a triangle, which is called a "gable roof."
• One of the coolest parts is the fancy front doorway, which is very detailed and beautiful.
• Inside, above the pulpit (where the speaker stands), there's a special curved piece called a "soundingboard." It helps the speaker's voice carry through the church.

Why Is It Important?

Old Drawyers Church is recognized as a very important historical place.

National Register of Historic Places

• In 1973, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
• This means it's a special building that the United States government wants to protect and remember because of its history and unique design.
• It helps us learn about the past and how people lived and worshipped centuries ago.