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
Inscription.
Barnett Chapel Methodist Church. . 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.
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.)
Location. 30° 3.384′ N, 99° 8.547′ W. Marker is in Kerrville, Texas, in Kerr County. It is on Paschal Avenue south of West Davis Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 710 Paschal Avenue, Kerrville TX 78028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hill Country. Globally, it is in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Republic of Texas, and one of the Confederate States of America.
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);
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 423 times since then and 34 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.
