Willis in Montgomery County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church
Photographed By James Hulse, September 1, 2023
1. Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church. . Organized in 1867 as the Thomas Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, South, this congregation is the oldest in Willis and pre-dates the founding of the community. Worship services were held in log and frame buildings and brush arbors before this building was completed in 1899 during the pastorate of the Rev. Edward Lee. Elements of the Gothic Revival style, a style commonly used in church buildings include the large Gothic window on the front facade, smaller gothic windows above the entrance, and the square bell tower. It has been a center of community and spiritual life for more than 100 years.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001
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Organized in 1867 as the Thomas Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, South, this congregation is the oldest in Willis and pre-dates the founding of the community. Worship services were held in log and frame buildings and brush arbors before this building was completed in 1899 during the pastorate of the Rev. Edward Lee. Elements of the Gothic Revival style, a style commonly used in church buildings include the large Gothic window on the front facade, smaller gothic windows above the entrance, and the square bell tower. It has been a center of community and spiritual life for more than 100 years.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001
Erected 2001 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 12608.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 30° 25.485′ N, 95° 29.139′ W. Marker is in Willis, Texas, in Montgomery County. Marker is at the intersection of Martin Luther King Boulevard and Holland Street, on the left when traveling east on Martin Luther King Boulevard. The marker is located on the west side of the church entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 512 Martin Luther King Blvd, Willis TX 77378, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles
2. The Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church and Marker
Photographed By James Hulse, September 1, 2023
3. The view of the Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church and Marker from across the street
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.