Richardson-Brown Chapel United Methodist Church - Hallettsville, Texas - This Old Church on Waymarking.com

Per a nearby historical marker dedicated by the State of Texas on Dec 14th, 2014:

"The early members of the Richardson Chapel United Methodist Church were former slaves that attended the Methodist Episcopal Church of Hallettsville prior to emancipation. Freedom allowed these former slaves to form their own church, and they chose to do so under the guidance of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

On January 10, 1882, five church trustees purchased 1.5 acres of land for sixty dollars for a permanent church home. Records for the church building indicate that the first structure was built prior to 1890 with Reverend Max Henderson as the first minister.

The church has been affiliated with a Methodist Texas Conference since 1874 and has been under the guidance of fifty pastors. According to Southwest Texas Conference records, the membership totaled 80 in 1878 and, by 1885, had increased to 167. By 1900, the membership grew to almost 250. Other churches in the area were served by the Richardson Chapel minister. When transportation became less of an issue, several rural churches merged with Richardson Chapel.

Originally, the church was named Methodist Episcopal Church until the annual conference was held in 1911, with Rev. L.R. Richardson attending. The congregation renamed the church in his honor.

Many additions and alterations have been made over the years, including a new parsonage in 1890, 1908 and in the 1950s. The history of the Richardson Chapel United Methodist Church is the heritage of many Lavaca County citizens. From humble beginnins, the congregation of Richardson Chapel remains a beacon of light in the community."

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1890 Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: 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: 804 N. Main Hallettsville , TX USA 77964 If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed

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