Historical Marker
Crownover Chapel
Historical marker location:
Marble Falls, Texas
( take US Hwy. 281N approx. 2 mi. to FM 1855; then west on FM 1855 2 miles to Fairland Cemetery (chapel opposite cemetery))
Marker installed: 1972
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.