For many years, the Wheaton area was only lightly used, mostly for farming. In 1871, the first African American Church, Allen Chapel AME Church, was established. This religious body maintained its presence in the Wheaton community until 2000, at which time the New Creation Church purchased the property.
For many years the Wheaton area was only lightly used mostly for farming In 1871 the first African American Church Allen Chapel AME Church was established This religious body maintained its presence in the Wheaton community until 2000 at which time the New Creation Church purchased the property