Sherman in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Wynne Chapel

Completed 1958

— Historical Walking Tour —

Wynne Chapel Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2024

1. Wynne Chapel Marker

Inscription. Wynne Chapel was a gift from Toddie Lee Wynne Sr. as a reminder of the College's Presbyterian heritage. It includes a sanctuary, chapel, and offices; also featured are a 24-bell carillon and the Sam Houston Bell in the tower. A renovation completed in 2020 honors the visionary leadership of Clifford J. Grum '56 and created an adaptable worship center.

Erected by Austin College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 2020.

Location. 33° 38.84′ N, 96° 35.774′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. It is at the intersection of North Grant Drive and E Brockett St on North Grant Drive. The marker is located in the central section of Austin College next to the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 816 N Grant Dr, Sherman TX 75090, 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,

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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: Austin College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Main (former location) (about 400 feet away); Solstice Calendar & Abell Library (about 400 feet away); Student Union Building (former location) (about 500 feet away); Windsor Mall (about 600 feet away); Ida Green Communication Center (about 600 feet away); Jerry E. Apple Stadium, Robert T. Mason Athletic-Recreation Complex (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Austin College (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sherman.

Also see . . . Wynne Chapel. Austin College

Wynne Chapel was a gift from Toddie Lee Wynne, Sr. as a reminder of the College's Presbyterian heritage. It includes a sanctuary, chapel, and offices. Additionally, the Chapel features a 24-bell carillon and the Sam Houston bell in the tower. A significant renovation project completed in 2020 honors the visionary leadership
Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2024

2. The front entrance to Wynne Chapel and Marker
of Clifford J. Grum '56 with Grum Sanctuary, featuring new flooring, seating, and other facilities to make it an adaptable worship center. The Sallie Majors Chapel (also known as "the small chapel"), a multi-purpose space located in the southwest corner of the building, was also renovated during this time.

(Submitted on December 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

Wynne Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, December 30, 2024

3. Wynne Chapel

Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 3. submitted on January 2, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.