Grapevine in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Love Chapel Church of God in Christ

Organized in 1930

Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 18, 2021

1. Love Chapel Church of God in Christ Marker

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Love Chapel Church of God in Christ began meeting as a congregation in 1930 at 409 West Wall Street near the Farmer's Gin Company in the area known as "the gin lot." Ella Jackson and Doshie Wright were the first trustees of the church. Members of eleven black families formed the first church body. In 1942, land for a new meeting site was purchased by the members from the Kezzie Higgins family at 300 Turner Road in the neighborhood known as "The Hill." Here Love Chapel remained as a cornerstone of Grapevine's black community for nearly 60 years. The minimal traditional style building was remodeled in 1949 and 1962. In 2001, under the leadership of Pastor Emuel Glenn, the congregation moved to a facility on Dooley Street. On January 20, 2009, the Love Chapel on Turner Road received Historic Landmark Designation by the City of Grapevine. 2009

Erected 2009 by City of Grapevine.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 32° 56.618′ N, 97° 4.556′ W. Marker is in Grapevine, Texas, in Tarrant County. Marker is at the intersection of Turner Road and Starnes Street, on the right when traveling east on Turner Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Turner Road, Grapevine TX 76051, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grapevine, Texas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Benjamin Richard Wall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Torian Log Cabin (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Grapevine (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Torian Log Cabin (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); "The Prairie Windmill" (approx. 0.3 miles away); Grapevine's Liberty Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grapevine.

Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 18, 2021

2. Love Chapel Church of God in Christ Marker

Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 18, 2021

3. Love Chapel Church of God in Christ Marker

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Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 18, 2021

4. Love Chapel Church of God in Christ

Photographed By Kayla Harper, June 18, 2021

5. Love Chapel Church of God in Christ

Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2021, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 2, 2021, by Kayla Harper of Dallas, Texas. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.