Details for Alexander Methodist Chapel

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5041008660

Data

Marker Number 8660
Atlas Number 5041008660
Marker Title Alexander Methodist Chapel
Index Entry Alexander Methodist Chapel
Address
City Bryan
County Brazos
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 750327
UTM Northing 3408326
Subject Codes
Marker Year
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location From the intersection of SH 6 and FM 974 (North Bryan) take FM 974 north approximately 5.3 miles to Alexander Rd., then NW on Alexander Rd. approximately .9 mile to Alexander Cemetery Rd., then on cemetery road approximately .1 mile.
Private Property No
Marker Condition In Situ
Marker Size Other - explain
Marker Text Organized in 1854 by Robert Alexander, Circuit Rider. First church built of hand-hewn logs in 1856 by early settlers, George Fullerton, Hugh Henry, Jim Walker, John Walker, E.W. Thompson and others. Ten acres of church land donated by Eliz Boatwright and John Singleton was deeded to the following trustees: James Walker, William Lawrence, John B. Wallace, William Glass and Harvey Mitchell. Second church was built in 1908 - W.D. Gardner, Pastor. Third church was built in 1939 - Willard Smith, Pastor.

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