Kerrville in Kerr County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Barnett Chapel Methodist Church
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 8, 2019
1. Barnett Chapel Methodist Church Marker
This is the oldest African American church in Kerr County. In 1896, Jim and Josephine Barnett were instrumental in organizing the first religious services for African Americans in Kerrville. The congregation was named Barnett Chapel in their honor. On March 8, 1898, John T. Page sold, to trustees Josephine Barnett, Levi Butler, Z. T. Wilson and James Askey, property which remains the congregation's home today. Circuit-riding ministers came from Bandera, Uvalde and Fredericksburg before the Rev. W.M. Mosby became the first full-time minister in 1902. Through worship, evangelism, outreach, emergency relief, Juneteenth and heritage celebrations, youth programs, music, and
mission work, the congregation has made a significant impact on the community.Erected 2017 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 18779.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is March 8, 1898.
Location. 30° 3.384′ N, 99° 8.547′ W. Marker is in Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 8, 2019
2. Barnett Chapel Methodist Church Marker Area
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Doyle Colored School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Famous Door Cafe (about 700 feet away); Mount Olive Baptist Church (about 800 feet away); H-E-B (approx. 0.4 miles away); Beitel Lumberyard (approx. half a mile away); San Antonio & Aransas Pass Passenger Train Depot (approx. half a mile away); Zion Lutheran Church (approx. half a mile away); Scott and Josephine Carr Schreiner (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kerrville.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
