White's Chapel

Founded in 1871 by settlers who came by wagon train from Dade County, Georgia, this church first held services in the home of leader S. B. Austin, who gave land for a cemetery and church. A log meetinghouse was built and in use in February 1872, becoming the first Methodist church in this vicinity. Circuit rider preachers drew crowds from as far as 20 miles away. At first called Oak Hill for the home church in Georgia, it was soon renamed for a permanent pastor, the Rev. Mr. White. The community school met in successive church buildings until 1916, and many settlers rest in the nearby cemetery.

Southlake, Texas · United States