Jones Chapel Methodist Church Historical Marker Metadata

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Title

  • Main Title Jones Chapel Methodist Church Historical Marker

Language

  • English

Description

  • Content Description: Jones Chapel Methodist met in an old school house until they built a sanctuary in 1889, on land donated by Captain A. C. Jones to three former slaves, who served as trustees of the new church. Charter members included Classie Douglas, Ann Felix, Felix Garner, Lawson Glenn, Serena Hodge, Ellen Jones, Ben Lott, Leanna Lott, Mose Lott, J. J. McCloud, Carrie McCampbell, P.M. McCarty, Kimmie Nancy, Elvira Newton, Rebecca Simms, Wesley Simms, I.E. Starnes, George Steward, Katy Ware, Sam Ware, Harriet Williams and Mary Williams. Many of the early members were former slaves. In 1926, the present frame church was built on the original site, where the congregation fervently serves the African American community of Beeville. It is locate at 115 North Leverman Street.
  • Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. ; 4 x 6 in.

Subject

  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Religion - Churches
  • University of North Texas Libraries Browse Structure: Religion - Denominations - Methodist
  • Keyword: historical markers
  • Keyword: bells

Primary Source

  • Item is a Primary Source

Coverage

  • Place Name: United States - Texas - Bee County - Beeville
  • Time Period: mod-tim

Collection

  • Name: Rescuing Texas History, 2009
    Code: SG09

Institution

  • Name: Bee County Historical Commission
    Code: BEHC

Resource Type

  • Photograph

Format

  • Image

Identifier

  • Accession or Local Control No: BEHC_b001-003a
  • Archival Resource Key: ark:/67531/metapth78685

Note

  • Digital Preservation: creationAppName: Adobe Photoshop creationAppVersion: CS creationHardware: Epson Perfection V700 Photo
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