Montgomery Off The Beaten Path

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At 309 Pond, right next to the Old Baptist Church is/are "The Bells of Montgomery" The Bells were actually prominent citizens in Montgomery back in the early days. In 1838 the original congregation of Methodists were organized by Littleton Fowler and administered by circuit riders. There is a monument to the circuit riders in the cemetery next to the church. The present building was completed in 1908, and stands on the site of the first protestant parsonage in Texas (1842). A marker commemorating the parsonage is in photo #3.

It is now owned by Glenn & Shirley Schneider whose main business appears to be weddings.

The luminous stained-glass windows throughout the chapel and an elegant etched mirror in the foyer create the mood for your wonderous journey into marriage. If you are looking for a chapel-to-candelight dinner reception, we can customize an event to fit your needs.

Sample prices:
2 hour event (Includes the use of the Chapel & changing areas)

Available
Weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Saturdays after 5:00 p.m. with reception at our location
Sundays from 12:00 noon - 8 p.m.
Prices are subject to change

Brides changing room
Elegant silk arrangement on all pews
Two silk arrangements on pedestals
Silk arrangement on altar table
Wedding Coordinator
Traditional ceremony music on CD
Rehearsal for 1 hour
Chapel for 2 hours
Accommodates up to 150 guests

$825.00 Inclusive

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This little building at 308 Liberty is behind the Davis Law Office on 306 Liberty, but actually is on McCowan Street and has the number 303 on the building.

It was built in Willis by Screven A. McCall (1861-1942), who was a lawyer, District Attorney, County and District Judge in Montgomery County. It was moved from Willis to Conroe to Georgetown. Then it was given to the Montgomery Historical Society by McCall heirs and moved to Montgomery. It was restored and furnished with some of the judge's furniture and books. I'm not sure if it is part of the Davis Museum or not.

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The Baptist Church in Montgomery was organized 28 December 1850 with 11 charter members. This building at 301 Pond Street served as their place of worship for 77 years from its completion in March 1902 to 1979. It was given to the Montgomery Historical Society in March 1984, and now serves as the Montgomery Wedding Chapel. It is one of seven buildings belonging to the society.

The informational plaque out front has a picture of the Temperance March of 1918. The parade protesting the sale of alcohol traveled north on Pond Street where they paused in front of the church for photographs. At the time there were as many as 6 saloons in town. During prohibition, even the sale of sugar was restricted because it could be used to make 'moonshine'. Montgomery was one of the few places in Texas where sugar could be purchased without difficulty.