Shorter Chapel, A. M. E. Church
Organized in 1875, this was one of the first black churches in Giddings. The congregation was named for the Rev. James A. Shorter (1817-1887), ninth bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The Rev. Anthony Anderson (1843-1922), one of the founders of Shorter Chapel, provided lumber for the first church building. That structure was destroyed by a storm in 1915. Members now worship in the third building erected at this site.
30.1858° N, 96.9421° W
Where to Find It
613 W. Houston St. at Titus St.
Nearby Markers
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- 0.4 mi SE County Named for Beloved Confederate General Robert E. Lee Giddings