Monroe County Churches & Religion

 

Jackson Chapel

Is located six miles northeast of Paris, and is a frame building of the value of $1,250.00, erected in the summer and fall of 1875, and dedicated in March, 1876. This congregation was organized April 30, 1876, the original members being Jacob Kennedy, Anna R. Kennedy, W. P. Wallace, Belle Reed, W. P. Reed, Charlie Burke, John L. Burke, Eliza Burke, Jeff. Bridgford, M. E. Bridgford, Church Bridgford, Nelia Bridgford, Ambrose Crutcher, Mary Crutcher, C. W. Reed, Louie Reed, J. J. Wright, Sarah Wright, C. Bowman, Sarah Bowman, E. S. Brooks, E. J. Wallace,Virginia Ragland, Mary Brown, Hester Evans, Rena Tillett, A. E. Wallace, Jennie Maulpin, Cels Buresia B ess, W. S. Brown, Mrs. Ella Brown, R. T. Smith and Mrs. R. T. Smith. Seventy-seven persons constitute the present membership. The various pastors of the church have been Elders W. G. Surber, Jacob Hughley, E. B. Challone and R. M. Giddens. The Sabbath-school of 125 members has for its superintendent, Jennie N. Burgess.