Sixth Ward in Houston in Harris County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church

Photographed by Alex Brogan, July 5, 2025

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

Inscription. Organized in 1881, this church was founded to serve people living in the West End and Chaneyville communities, later known as the Sixth Ward. The Rev. Louis Brown served as first pastor of the church, which was named in his honor. A small sanctuary built in 1882 was destroyed by fire in 1917. Construction of the present building, originally a one-story frame structure, was begun that year. It was later enlarged to two stories, and in 1944 the exterior was clad in brick. Brown Chapel continues to be an important part of the Sixth Ward.

Erected 1989 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10620.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 29° 46.153′ N, 95° 23.562′ W. Marker is in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. It is in the Sixth Ward. It is on Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3208 Washington Avenue, Houston TX 77007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American South

and on the Gulf Coast.

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,

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: Damascus Missionary Baptist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Olivewood Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); William Gammell

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Howard Cottonseed Oil Company (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ellis Benson (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eugene Thomas Heiner (approx. 0.4 miles away); Houston Cemetery Company (approx. 0.4 miles away); Washington Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Houston.

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Photographed by Alex Brogan, July 5, 2025

2. Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church

Photographed by Alex Brogan, July 5, 2025

3. Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church

Photographed by Alex Brogan, July 5, 2025

4. Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2025, by Alex Brogan of Houston, Texas. This page has been viewed 163 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 5, 2025, by Alex Brogan of Houston, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.