| Marker Number |
125 |
| Atlas Number |
5439000125 |
| Marker Title |
Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church |
| Index Entry |
Allen Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church |
| Address |
116 Elm Street |
| City |
Fort Worth |
| County |
Tarrant |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
656551 |
| UTM Northing |
3625636 |
| Subject Codes |
African American topics; African Methodist or Colored/Christian Methodist Episcopal; churches |
| Marker Year |
1982 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
No |
| Marker Location |
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| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
18" x 28" |
| Marker Text |
The oldest and largest African Methodist Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. This church organization was organized about 1870 by the Rev. Moody, pioneer circuit rider, and five area settlers. Members met in homes until facilities were built at this site soon after it was purchased in 1878. The name Allen was adopted as part of the congregational title in 1879 to honor Richard Allen, a former slave who became the first Bishop of the A.M.E. faith. Led by 29 pastors in over a century of service, Allen Chapel has played a significant role in Fort Worth's development. (1982) |
