Madisonville in Madison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Wilson Chapel Methodist Church
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 22, 2019
1. Wilson Chapel Methodist Church Marker
Inscription.
Wilson Chapel Methodist Church. . Organized in 1873 by the Rev. W. A. Parks and ten charter members, the Methodist Episcopal Church was the second African American church in Madisonville. Early worship services were held in members' homes and a brush arbor. In the absence of a minister, sermons were given by a member called an exhorter. Land was donated by Ed and Mary Burrell in 1888, and the first sanctuary was erected here in 1891. A white frame building replaced it in 1923. A brick structure was built in the 1960s. The church has served the area for more than 120 years.
Organized in 1873 by the Rev. W. A. Parks and ten charter members, the Methodist Episcopal Church was the second African American church in Madisonville. Early worship services were held in members' homes and a brush arbor. In the absence of a minister, sermons were given by a member called an exhorter. Land was donated by Ed and Mary Burrell in 1888, and the first sanctuary was erected here in 1891. A white frame building replaced it in 1923. A brick structure was built in the 1960s. The church has served the area for more than 120 years.
Erected 1994 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11265.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 30° 56.74′ N, 95° 55.308′ W. Marker is in Madisonville, Texas, in Madison County. Marker is on State Highway 21 east of North Casey Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Madisonville TX 77864, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2019, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
