Giddings in Lee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Shorter Chapel, A. M. E. Church

Photographed by Larry D. Moore, August 5, 2021

1. Shorter Chapel, A. M. E. Church Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1875, this was one of the first black churches in Giddings. The congregation was named for the Rev. James A. Shorter (1817-1887), ninth bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rev. Anthony Anderson (1843-1922), one of the founders of Shorter Chapel, provided lumber for the first church building. That structure was destroyed by a storm in 1915. Members now worship in the third building erected at this site.

Erected 1985 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 8178.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.

Location. 30° 11.15′ N, 96° 56.527′ W. Marker is in Giddings, Texas, in Lee County. It is at the intersection of West Houston Street and North Titus Street, on the right when traveling west on West Houston Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 613 W Houston St, Giddings TX 78942, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas.

It is also in the American South.

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,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bethel Union Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Paul Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); General Robert E. Lee / Colonel Robert E. Lee (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church of Giddings (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lee County (approx.

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0.4 miles away); Fletcher Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lee County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Milton Garrett York, Sr. (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Giddings.

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Photographed by Larry D. Moore, August 5, 2021

2. Shorter Chapel, A. M. E. Church

Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2021, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 565 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 7, 2021, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.