Historical Marker

Bay's Chapel Methodist Church

Richards · Montgomery County · Dedicated 1967 · THC Atlas #5339007864

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Marker Inscription

Founded by settlers from Tennessee, the Thomas Bay family. First log church (also used as school) was built 1851 across road; site donated by A. F. Bay. This building, on land given by W. H. Bay, was dedicated 1899. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1967

About this site

Bay's Chapel Methodist Church is a historical marker in Richards, Montgomery County, dedicated in 1967. It is one of 67 historical markers documented in Montgomery County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 165 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 30.6052, -95.8124 near Richards. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bay's Chapel Cemetery (historical marker), about 0.6 miles away. Others within a short drive include Longstreet, Union Grove Cemetery, and Pool's Cemetery.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5339007864. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 30.6052, -95.8124 · Richards, Montgomery County
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