Crownover Chapel
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.
Marker can be reached from CR-122 0.2 miles from FM 1855.
Courtesy hmdb.org
