In 2002, at the annual McMahan Chapel Celebration, the new Jack and Charlsie Maund Museum/Events Center was presented to the congregation and the Texas Annual Conference. The traditional covered dinner, formerly held in the Littleton State Park just across the road, was enjoyed in this newly completed facility. The Events Center is a popular place for family reunions, confirmation classes, weddings receptions, class reunions, etc. The museum commemorates Methodism's first presence in Texas and honors the clergy and laity who have served McMahan Chapel since that beginning. Two bronze busts, one of Rev. J. Aldous Smith representing the pastors down thru the years and the other of Mrs.Della Cobb Noble representing the dedicated laity. Acquisition Policy is in place to facilitate the acceptance of additions to the collection which is concerned with McMahan Chapel historical items as well as early Texas Methodism.

The Chapel is on a fifteen acre site. The present chapel is the fourth on the same location and is notable for it stained glass windows and the furnishings, all of which memorialize early Texas Methodists. Rev. Littleton Fowler's tombstone can be seen -----pullpit area.

Littleton Fowler State Park is across the road from the Chapel and is maintained by the Texas Department of Transportation. With tables, benches, and barbecue pits available, many families continue to enjoy this delightful setting for picnics with lots of space for children to run and play.

The "Well Spring of Texas Methodism" is a living spring of water located just east of the Park. Its continuous source of water may be the primary reason this location was chosen for campsites and the meeting place for worship. Under a "New Deal" program in the late 1930's the Spring was cleaned out, rocked up and steps were built down into the spring area. This became a very popular attraction as it bordered the Lettleton Fowler State Park with its tables and cooking areas. In 2002, a Boy Scout in nearby San Augustine, took the refurbishing of the Spring as his Eagle Scout project. Visitors are again able to visit this historic site and receive renewed blessings.

McMahan Chapel Cemetery dates from before 1833. Its location on the Old Spanish Trail (El Camino Real - The King's Highway) and the campsites located there because of the spring of water, made it a natural burial place for those unfortunate early settlers who died as they crossed the Sabine River into this wilderness area. There are several unmarked graves whose stories will probably never be known. The Cemetery has been charted and mapped with a guide to graves available just inside the gate into the cemetery.

Restrooms and parking are available. The Chapel is open daily for visitation, prayer and meditation from 9:00am until 5:00pm. (Later in the summer months). There are caretakers living on the grounds who will offer their services if needed. Reservation for use of the Chapel and Events Center must be made with Bobbie N. Thompson.

CONTRIBUTIONS to McMahan Chapel United Methodist Church can be made by contacting, Bobbie N. Thompson, 409 Baxter Lane, San Augustine, Texas 75972 at telephone