Monnett Memorial M. E. Chapel

Old Monnett chapel

The congregation traces its history back to 1828, when Issac Monnett held services in his own home.[2] The original chapel was built in 1849 by Jeremiah Monnett, a relative of Mary Monnett Bain.[3][4] It had between 12 and 17 members during the 1890s. That number dropped to 6 in the year prior to the completion of the new chapel.

Construction on the new building was begun in 1902. Its main floor seating capacity was 300, and featured an organ-loft. It was built of blue limestone and the pulpit was oak. The new, heated chapel was dedicated August 28, 1904 and featured a "Sunday School Room". The cost for structure was $8,500, much of the cost was funded by a gift from the late Placidia Shaw, a granddaughter of Jeremiah Monnett. By 1908, its membership had grown to 53.[5]