Allen Chapel, Texas facts for kids
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Allen Chapel, Texas
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 Allen Chapel, Texas
Location in Texas
Allen Chapel, Texas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Houston |
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 430 & 903 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1377451 |
Allen Chapel is a ghost town in Houston County, Texas, United States. A ghost town is a place where most people have left, and it's mostly empty now.
The Story of Allen Chapel
Allen Chapel was founded in the 1870s. It was settled by people who had recently gained their freedom. Around 1900, an African Methodist Episcopal Church was built there. This church was on land given by Nat Allen. The community was later named after him. In the mid-1930s, the community had the church and a few scattered houses. By the early 1990s, a community center was added. Many people living there today are related to the first settlers.
Where is Allen Chapel?
Allen Chapel is located in eastern Houston County, Texas. You can find it on Texas State Highway 7. It is about one mile south of Ratcliff.
Schools in Allen Chapel
The first school in Allen Chapel opened in 1910. This school building was still standing in the mid-1930s. In 1968, the school became part of the Kennard Independent School District. However, the school building was returned in 1985.
