Beeville in Bee County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Jones Chapel United Methodist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021

1. Jones Chapel United Methodist Church Marker

Inscription. This church, organized in 1888, was originally known as Jones Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church. At first, it was part of a circuit, and ministers often traveled by stagecoach or horseback as they rotated Sunday services among churches. Jones Chapel shared the Rev. J.T. Jacobs with Fannin Street Methodist Church in Goliad, and during its first year held services in a schoolhouse. In 1889, members built a sanctuary on land that Capt. A.C. Jones donated to three former slaves who served as trustees of the new church. Charter members included Classie Douglas, Ann Felix, Felix Garner, Lawson Green, Serena Hodge, Ellen Jones, Bell Lott, Leanna Lott, Mose Lott, J.J. McCloud, Carrie McCampbell, P.M. McCarty, Kimmie Nancy, Elvira Newton, Rebecca Simms, Wesley Simms, I.E. Starnes, George Steward, Katy Ware, Sam Ware, Harriet Williams and Mary Williams, and many of the church's early members were former slaves.

Although members have remodeled and repaired the church several times over the years and have made additions, such as a bell tower in 1913, the church is still at its original location. The congregation remains active in Beeville's African American community. Members take part in Bee County's Juneteenth festivities and participate in a variety of programs, including outreach ministries to help youth and the economically disadvantaged. Members also aim to provide food and other necessities to shut-ins in the community. Even after more than 100 years, Jones Chapel fervently continues to serve the African American community in Beeville.

Erected 2006 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13517.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 28° 23.945′ N, 97° 45.374′ W.

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Marker is in Beeville, Texas, in Bee County. It is at the intersection of North Leverman Street and West Corpus Christi Street, on the left when traveling north on North Leverman Street. The marker is located to the left side of the church entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 North Leverman Street, Beeville TX 78102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South 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,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lott-Canada School (about 400 feet away); Lott Canada School (about 500 feet away); American Legion Post 818 (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Side School for Mexican Americans (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Railroad in Bee County (approx.

The Jones Chapel United Methodist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021

2. The Jones Chapel United Methodist Church and Marker

0.4 miles away); Beeville War Dead Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Beeville Fallen Aviators (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beeville.

The view of the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, August 29, 2021

3. The view of the Jones Chapel United Methodist Church and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 776 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2021, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.