Backbone Valley's first public building, started 1859 on 7-acre tract donated that year by heirs of settler Jefferson Barton. Finished 1870, chapel was named for the Rev. Arter Crownover (1810-76), whose preaching of Methodist faith opened its use. Building soon also housed a school. The nearby cemetery was in use by 1872. A school room was added but later removed. Chapel now bears original appearance, and is used as church and community center.
See Fairland Cemetery in Cemetery Section.
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More info..Directions
Start: Intersection of CR-122 and CR-1855 north of Marble Falls.
Go 200 yards south on CR-122. The building is on the left (east) side of the road in front of the Fairland Cemetery. 30 38.538' N 098 17.043' W
