Black plaque № 20292

Black plaque № 20292

Mims Chapel Methodist Church and Cemetery. This church was organized by pioneer area settlers before the Civil War. The first building here was a log structure known as the Rock Church because of a large nearby rock where early meetings were held. The church was later named Mims Chapel Methodist Church in honor of brothers John w. Mims (1829-1907) and Henry Mims (1839-1915), who were instrumental in securing this site for the congregation. Graves in the cemetery date from the 1870s and include prominent early community leaders. A schoolhouse here was in use until about 1906. #8072

by Texas Historical Commission #08072 of the Texas Historical Marker series

Colour: black

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