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Washington Chapel
United Methodist Church
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City
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Bastrop
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Address
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12844 Crossett
Rd.
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2003 Membership
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41
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Date Founded
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The history of the foundation
of Washington Chapel was lost when a fire destroyed the church records
in the late 1920s. The pastor at that time was Rev. T.A. Hampton.
It is known that the church is named after its founder, Tom Washington.
The first church building was located near the banks of Bartholomew in
Morehouse Parish. After that church burned down, the congregation
relocated to the main road. At that time, it was a dirt road (it
was later graveled).
It was later rebuilt along the
highway. Rev. Robert S. Murray was leading the church when it was
completed in September 1956. |
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How to Get There:
Head
north on Hwy 165 from Monroe. Turn left (west) on Hwy 2 towards Sterlington.
Turn left on Solvent Rd. Go to 3rd St. and turn left. The church
is on the right. |
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