Anthony Hembry and six charter members, all former slaves, organized Lewisville Colored Methodist Episcopal (C. M. E.) Church in 1882. Lewisville had the largest African American population in Denton County and this church, called Lane Chapel after 1902 for Bishop Isaac Lane, was a significant social center. Other C. M. E. churches formed with the encouragement of this congregation. As rural Americans migrated to larger cities in the 1920s-1940s, the black population of Lewisville diminished and church membership dwindled. The church survived the late 20th century through donations and funds from other C. M. E. churches and the devotion of Lane Chapel members. A strong ministry in the 1990s led to a revival for Lane Chapel, and by the beginning of the 21st century membership had increased. (2000)
Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church
The roadside stories worth pulling over for.
Lane Chapel C.M.E. Church is a historical marker in Lewisville, Denton County, dedicated in 2000. It is one of 110 historical markers documented in Denton County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 174 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 33.0415, -96.9922 near Lewisville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Milliken House (historical marker), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Smith Cemetery, Champion-Macedonia Cemetery, and Fox Hembry Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5121012323. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
Get Texas Roam — all 28,000 sites in your pocket
See this site and every marker, cemetery, courthouse, museum and landmark across Texas on one live map — find what's near you, get directions, and check in as you roam.
