Thomas Chapel United Methodist Church - Willis, Texas
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N 30° 25.480 W 095° 29.141
15R E 261252 N 3368467
For over 100 years Thomas Chapel church has been a center of community and spiritual life.
Waymark Code: WMAKAX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/24/2011
Views: 9
The history of this church is given on the Texas Historical marker that is front of it. The plaque reads:
"Organized in 1867 as the Thomas Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church, South, this congregation is the oldest in Willis and pre-dates the founding of the community. Worship services were held in log and frame buildings and brush arbors before this building was completed in 1899 during the pastorate of the Rev. Edward Lee. Elements of the Gothic Revival style, a style commonly used in church buildings, include the large Gothic window on the front façade, smaller Gothic windows above the entrance, and the square bell tower. It has been a center of community and spiritual life for more than 100 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 2001"
The church building is well maintained, is located on a main street in town, and has on and off street parking available.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1899
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:
512 W. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Willis, Texas USA
77378
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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