​Crownover Chapel

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Marker Text: ​Backbone Valley's first public building, started 1859 on 7-acre tract donated that year by heirs of settler Jefferson Barton. Finished 1870, chapel was named for the Rev. Arter Crownover (1810-76), whose preaching of Methodist faith opened its use. Building soon also housed a school. The nearby cemetery was in use by 1872. 
    A school room was added but later removed. Chapel now bears original appearance, and is used as church and community center. (1972)

Marker No: 9709

Medallion & Plate

Texas Historic Landmark

Geographic: 30.641619, -98.285378

Location: take US Highway. 281 north approximately 2 miles to FM 1855; then west on FM 1855 2 miles to Fairland Cemetery (chapel opposite cemetery)