| Marker Number |
7070 |
| Atlas Number |
5139007070 |
| Marker Title |
Joshua Chapel A.M.E. Church |
| Index Entry |
Joshua Chapel A.M.E. Church |
| Address |
109 Aiken St. |
| City |
Waxahachie |
| County |
Ellis |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
703251 |
| UTM Northing |
3584990 |
| Subject Codes |
eccesiastical buildings; churches; African American topics; African Methodist or Colored/Christian Methodist Episcopal; Romanesque/Richardsonian Romanesque (Architectural style) |
| Marker Year |
1984 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
|
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
Organized in 1876, this congregation was named for its first pastor, the Rev. Joshua Goins, who started many African Methodist Episcopal churches across the state. Worshipers met in an old schoolhouse until this sanctuary was constructed in 1917. Designed by noted black architect W. S. Pittman, the building exhibits influences of the Romanesque Revival style and has become a landmark in Waxahachie's black community. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1984 |
