St. Anne's Church (Middletown, Delaware) facts for kids
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Old St. Anne's Church
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Front of the church
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| Location | 105 St Annes Church Road |
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| Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
| Built | 1768 |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000519 |
| Added to NRHP | March 7, 1973 |
Saint Anne's Episcopal Church is an old and important church in Middletown, Delaware. It has a long history! The church you see today in the town was built in 1888. But there was an even older church on the same spot.
That older church was built way back in 1768. Before that, there was a wooden church built around 1705. Even a queen, Queen Anne, gave a special gift to the church. She sent a "covering for the communion table." This shows how important the church was, even hundreds of years ago.
Why is Old St. Anne's Church Important?
Becoming a Historic Place
Old St. Anne's Church is so special that it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of buildings, sites, and objects that are important in American history. Being on this list helps protect them.
The church was first suggested for this list on May 2, 1972. It officially became a historic place on March 7, 1973. This means it's recognized as a valuable part of history.
