Crownover Chapel
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. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1972
30.6424° N, 98.2845° W
Where to Find It
take US Hwy. 281N approx. 2 mi. to FM 1855; then west on FM 1855 2 miles to Fairland Cemetery (chapel opposite cemetery)
Nearby Markers
- 2.5 mi W The Tobey Community Cemetery Marble Falls
- 3 mi E Site of Mormon Settlement Marble Falls
- 3.6 mi S Granite Mountain Marble Falls
- 4.1 mi S Marble Falls School Building Marble Falls
- 4.6 mi S Marble Falls Depot Marble Falls
- 4.6 mi S Governor O. M. Roberts' House Marble Falls