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Methodist Church

Chappell Hill, Washington County

Marker Text

Organized prior to 1847. First pastor, Robert Alexander, had been a missionary in Texas since 1837. Original church built in 1853; was destroyed in great storm of 1900; rebuilt in 1901, constructed of pine. Memorial inscription placed in window in honor of Dr. Alexander, a member of the Texas Conference for 45 years. Texas Methodist Conference sessions were held in Chappell Hill six times: 1847, 1854, 1860, 1865, 1870 and 1878.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description On Church St. by Public School, Chappell Hill.
Marker # 8370
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type Medallion and Plate
Code churches; Methodist (Methodist Episcopal and United Methodist) denomination
Latitude, Longitude 30.140719, -96.25304

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