Methodist Church
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Marker Text: Organized prior to 1847. First pastor, Robert Alexander, had been a missionary in Texas since 1837.
Original church built in 1853; was destroyed in great storm of 1900; rebuilt in 1901, constructed of pine. Memorial inscription placed in window in honor of Dr. Alexander, a member of the Texas Conference for 45 years. Texas Methodist Conference sessions were held in Chappell Hill six times: 1847, 1854, 1860, 1865, 1870 and 1878. (1967) Marker No: 8370
Medallion & Plate
Texas Historic Landmark
Geographic: 30.141468, - 96. 2522548
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Location: On Church Street by Public School, Chappell Hill.
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