Chappell Hill United Methodist Church - Chappell Hill, Texas
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N 30° 08.485 W 096° 15.162
14R E 764644 N 3337643
Originally erected in 1853 and rebuilt in 1901 after the Great Storm of 1900, the Chappell Hill United Methodist Church has served the local community for over a century and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Waymark Code: WMMCZM
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/02/2014
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"The [Chappell Hill United] Methodist Church is a large Carpenter Gothic structure with pine clapboard siding and a hipped roof. The structure is dominated by two corner towers, each of which displays a pyramidal roof crowned by a finial, and which contains a double wooden entry door. The larger north tower has a louvered belfry with a skirt directly below. Tripartite intersecting tracery windows pierce the large wall areas on three sides. The lancet form is the salient feature of all the stained-glass windows and door entrances. The other single variety of window which occurs is the small circular portal appearing on the west front side of both corner towers, directly above the entrance doors. [...] Minimal additions to the structure include a new roof and protective glass covering over fragile stained glass windows.
Built to replace the original 1853 edifice destroyed in the 1900 Hurricane, this 20th century Methodist Church has been associated with the beginnings of Methodism in Texas and recognized as a landmark in the Chappell Hill Community since its construction. The first church (and the 1901 structure) was built on land donated by the town's founder, Mary Haller. [...] The builder of the structure was Heinrich C. Brandt, a local craftsman, cabinetmaker, and businessman who was born in Germany. [...]
Source: U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1900
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: United Methodist
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 11:00 AM
Street address of Church:
Church St.
Chappell Hill, TX USA
77426
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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