Brownwood in Brown County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

1. Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church Marker

Inscription. Named for Bishop Benjamin Franklin Lee (1841-1926), Lee Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church was organized in 1888. Led by the Rev. George E. Smith, who also organized the first school for Blacks in Brownwood, the congregation first held worship services in Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Later services were held in a brush arbor at Smith's home. The first church building, originally located at Cordell and Hendrick Streets, was moved to this site in 1906. An integral part of the city's history, Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church continues to serve its community.

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 3062.)

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 1888.

Location. 31° 43.42′ N, 98° 59.464′ W. Marker is in Brownwood, Texas, in Brown County. It is at the intersection of Beaver Street and Cordell Street, on the left when traveling north on Beaver Street. The marker is located on the front wall of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Beaver St, Brownwood TX 76801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Big Country.

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 Comanchería,

the Republic of Texas,

and one of the Confederate States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

Paid Advertisement

Click or scan to see
this page online

walking distance of this marker: Emanuel Chapel United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rufus F. Hardin Museum (about 500 feet away); Rufus F. Hardin High School (about 500 feet away); J. A. Walker House (approx. half a mile away); R. B. Rogers House (approx. half a mile away); The Rev. Noah Turner Byars (approx. half a mile away); The Rev. Dr. John David Robnett (approx. half a mile away); Howard Payne University (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownwood.

The view of the front entrance to the Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

2. The view of the front entrance to the Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church and Marker

The view of the Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, May 30, 2024

3. The view of the Lee Chapel A.M.E. Church from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.