Original St Stephens Episcopal Church
Introduction
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St Stephens Episcopal Church now a museum
Exterior of the church in the 1940s
Inside the church at Christmas
National Register of Historic Places
Military objects on display
Display of local doctors
Personal and military artifacts of 2nd Lt. John Butler, local man that was a part of the planning process for the glider borne invasion of France on D-Day. He was killed in action on June 6, 1944 during the invasion.
The town of Harrington is named after Samuel M Harrington, judge for the State Chancellery Court and President of the Delaware Railroad. His dedication brought the railroad to the town then named Clarks Corner.
Backstory and Context
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In 1959, St. Stephen’s built a new church on the edge of Harrington, and the Baptist Church
But at 100 years old, this little church was about to find new life. Donated to the Greater Harrington Historical Society, it underwent major repairs to restore it to its former glory, which included the return of the beautiful rose window. The church turned museum was dedicated on May 3, 1987. On October 8, 2014, the Little Red Church was listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It remains to this day almost exactly as it was in 1878.
Cite This Entry
Poore, Doug. "Original St Stephens Episcopal Church." Clio: Your Guide to History. June 30, 2019. Accessed January 31, 2025. https://theclio.com/entry/82975