Methodist Church
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.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark
30.1414° N, 96.2528° W
Where to Find It
On Church St. by Public School, Chappell Hill.
Nearby Markers
- <0.1 mi SW Site of Chappell Hill College Chappell Hill
- <0.1 mi S Chappell Hill Female College Bell Chappell Hill
- 0.1 mi N Applewhite House Chappell Hill
- 0.1 mi NW John Sterling Smith House Chappell Hill
- 0.3 mi W Providence Baptist Church Chappell Hill
- 0.3 mi W Old Rock Store Chappell Hill