Georgetown in Williamson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church

Photographed by Keith Peterson

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

Inscription. This congregation was organized in 1869 by the Rev. Richard Robert Haywood, an early Texas missionary in the African Methodist Episcopal church. Trustees of the church bought land at this site in 1881, and worship services were held in a small wooden building until this sanctuary was constructed in 1904. Erected during the Rev. J.A. Jones’ pastorate, the Carpenter Gothic style building features a corner tower and lancet windows.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984

Erected 1984 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 13895.)

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 1869.

Location. 30° 38.403′ N, 97° 40.902′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, Texas, in Williamson County. It is at the intersection of West 4th Street and West Street, on the right when traveling west on West 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 508 W 4th St, Georgetown TX 78626, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Texas

and in the Austin Metropolitan Area.

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,

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: Macedonia Baptist Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Georgetown Cemetery

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(about 600 feet away); Site of Marshall-Carver High School (about 600 feet away); Railroad Produce Warehouse (about 700 feet away); Williamson County Jail (approx. ¼ mile away); Emzy Taylor (approx. 0.3 miles away); M.B. Lockett Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); David Love Store (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.

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Photographed by Keith Peterson

2. Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church

Photographed by Paula Josephine Fiedler, February 7, 2020

3. Wesley Chapel A.M.E. Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2011, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,459 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 2, 2011, by Keith Peterson of Cedar Park, Texas. 3. submitted on February 25, 2024, by Paula Josephine Fiedler of Leander, Texas. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.