White's Chapel United Methodist Church - Southlake, TX
Posted by: WalksfarTX
N 32° 56.300 W 097° 09.000
14S E 672951 N 3645968
Settlers came by wagon train to this area and begin meeting in prairie houses in 1871. The first formal service in the chapel took place in February 1872. This was the first Methodist church in the vicinity.
Waymark Code: WMZ7PY
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2018
Views: 1
Historical Marker Text:
Founded by settlers who came by wagon train from Dade County, Ga., 1871. Early services were in home of S. B. Austin, the leader. Austin gave land for a cemetery and church. A log meetinghouse was built and in use in Feb. 1872. This was the first Methodist church in this vicinity. Circuit rider preachers drew crowds here from as far away as 20 miles. At first called "Oak Hill," for home church in Georgia, this was soon renamed for a permanent pastor, the Rev. Mr. White. The community school was held in successive church buildings until 1916. Many settlers rest in nearby cemetery.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 02/01/1872
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 9:30 AM
Street address of Church: 185 S White Chapel Blvd. Southlake, TX USA 76092
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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