Beall’s Chapel United Methodist Church (Anderson, Indiana) closed 2004
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Archives of DePauw University and

Indiana United Methodism

Beall’s Chapel UMC (Anderson, Ind.) closed 2004

Size: .215 cubic ft., 1 document case

Restrictions: none

Accession: M006.004

Provenance: donor

Processed by: Jenney Taylor, July 2005

Historical Sketch

            The church was organized in 1872 with the first minister being assigned to Beall’s Chapel, Rev. T. H. Beall, in 1872. Rev. Beall was the preacher for both the Perkinsville and Beall’s Chapel Churches. A new church building was erected in 1912. The church closed in May 2004.

Collection Statement

            The Beall’s Chapel UMC collection contains membership records, baptismal records, directories, church officers listings, and various other records relating to the church located in Anderson, Ind.

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            Administrative Board Minutes 1965-66

            Awards / Certificates

            Baptismal Certificates

            Church Improvements

            Church Record / Membership Book 1875-1937

            Closing / Discontinuance 2004

            Council, Officers and Committees

            Directories 1977, 1981

            Gladys Small vs. Beall’s Chapel

            Membership Listings / Miscellaneous Records

            Parsonage Building Committee Minutes 1965-66

            Perkinsville UMC

            Quarterly Conference