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[Bascoms Chapel Methodist Church - Palestine]

Description: There has been an active Methodist presence in Palestine since about 1850. At that time the only local congregation met in Bascom’s Chapel, an extant building located at 812 N. Mallard, which has since been converted into a private residence. During the early 20th century the original congregation split, with some members establishing this church, the Centenary Methodist Church, and some founding Grace United Methodist Church, located just north of downtown.
Date: 1850~
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Partner: Palestine Public Library

[Original Platmap of the City of Palestine, TX]

Description: In 1846 the Texas Legislature created Palestine to serve as seat for the newly established Anderson County. James R. Fulton, Johnston Shelton and William Bigelow were hired by the first Anderson County commissioners to survey the surrounding land and lay out a town site, consisting of a central courthouse square and the surrounding 24 blocks.
Date: 1846
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Partner: Palestine Public Library

Anderson County

Description: Map of the Piney Woods region covering Anderson County, and part of Henderson and Van Zandt Counties, Texas. Houston Mound is located in the Sam Houston Survey. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: 1849
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Partner: Texas General Land Office

Map of Anderson County

Description: Map of Anderson County, Texas, including the Piney Woods region. Mercer's Colony Line is indicated on map. Houston Mound is located in the Sam Houston Survey. Scale ca. 1:133,334 (4000 varas per inch).
Date: December 1, 1855
Creator: Wilke, H.
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Partner: Texas General Land Office
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