Webster Chapel United Methodist Church

This fellowship was organized shortly after the Civil War to serve the newly freed slaves of the Victoria area. Originally a Methodist Episcopal Church, it began in 1871 when church trustees George Ware, Thads Phillips, Isaac Smith, Alexander Bonds, James Maulding, John Hall, Madison Gafford, Abner James, and George Washington purchased land at this site for the construction of a sanctuary. Many of the early members had attended services of the First Methodist Church of Victoria as slaves. The Rev. N. Webster, for whom the church was later named, served as the first pastor. The first church building, a frame sancturary, was completed here in 1889. Later changes, which included additions to the structure and extensive interior remodeling , were a result of the church's continued growth. Many members were added in the 1930s and 1940s as residents of the surrounding area moved to Victoria in search of jobs. Many prominent pastors and members have been associated with Webster Chapel United Methodist Church. Since the days following the Civil War, it has played a significant role in the growth and development of Victoria's Black community. (1981)

Webster Chapel United Methodist Church is a historical marker in Victoria, Victoria County. It is one of 96 historical markers documented in Victoria County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 235 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 28.7949, -97.0036 near Victoria. The nearest cataloged historic site is Hiller House (historic place), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include House at 407 East Convent, Kaufman, E. C., House, and Presbyterian Iglesia Nicea.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5469005737. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.