Sundance Square in Fort Worth in Tarrant County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 6, 2023

1. Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Inscription. The oldest and largest African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. This church organization was organized about 1870 by the Rev. Moody, pioneer circuit rider, and five area settlers. Members met in homes until facilities were built at this site soon after it was purchased in 1878. The name Allen was adopted as part of the congregational title in 1879 to honor Richard Allen, a former slave who became the first Bishop of the A.M.E. faith. Led by 29 pastors in over a century of service, Allen Chapel has played a significant role in Fort Worth's development.

Erected 1982 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 125.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 32° 45.54′ N, 97° 19.646′ W. Marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. It is in Sundance Square. It is on Elm Street near East 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 116 Elm Street, Fort Worth TX 76102, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

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: Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church (a few steps from this marker); Greater Saint James Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historical Sketch of Greater St. James Baptist Church

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Former TSTA Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Methodist Church Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Racial Terrorism: The Abduction of Mr. Fred Rouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Site of the Fort Worth Medical College (approx. ¼ mile away); Mt. Gilead Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Worth.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, March 6, 2023

2. Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.