Marker Inscription
Named for African Methodist Episcopal Church Bishop Alexander W. Wayman, this congregation was organized I n1880 by area residents, many of whom moved here from the community of Telico. Dr. C.A. Harris, a physician, served as pastor in the early 1900s. In 1905, under his leadership, the church moved from a site known as Biggins Hill to its current location. Over the years, the church has had a strong impact on its local community. The congregation has served the town through a variety of ways, and continues to support the community. (2006)
About this site
Wayman Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historical marker in Ennis, Ellis County, dedicated in 2006. It is one of 116 historical markers documented in Ellis County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 300 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.3222, -96.6381 near Ennis. The nearest cataloged historic site is Myrtle Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Myrtle Cemetery, Rankin, Frederick Harrison, and Ennis Memorial Cemetery.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5507013533. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
