The Dove's Nest Just a hop off the historic town square in downtown Waxahachie, The Dove's Nest offers an eclectic mix of soups, salads and entrees prepared with a new American flair in understated French country surroundings. Chef Andrew Burch and wife, Cindy Burch, welcome you. Enjoy a delicious lunch and browse Marilyn's Antiques and Gifts.
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Memoirs of Greyhound Bus Driver - Grady Hall Morgan grew up on a farm near Forreston, Texas during the 1930's and this is where his story begins. Being brought up on a farm, he learned at an early age the only way to enjoy a cotton field was from a great distance. He made up his mind that he was not going to be a farm boy any longer than necessary. Read more...
The Old Town Village Antique's -This building for over 50 years was the J.C. Penny's Store. Today it is the only three story antique mall in downtown Waxahachie. Inside The Old Town Antique Mall, there are three floors full of the unusual, the unique, the one-of-a-kind item and more just waiting to be discovered. Read more...
Review The Catfish Plantation - When the Catfish Plantation Restaurant in Waxahachie, Texas is mentioned, the first thing people usually ask is "that's the haunted restaurant, isn't it?" Yes, it is. It is known far and wide in that realm. However, we locals know they have the best catfish around. 
Vintage Life Magazines Found - This is great news for all you magazine collectors. Several weeks back we discovered a box in a local attic that contained a nice collection of Life Magazines. These magazine issues date from 1943 to 1949. There was even a November 1978 issue which featured Micky Mouse. Purchase Magazine Read more...
Historic Architecture Joshua Chapel | Joshua Chapel |
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Page 2 of 4 In 1937 the Reverend H. L. Boyd, son of W. O. Boyd, who built Joshua Chapel, was sent to pastor the church. In 1938 the note was paid in full.5 The Reverend R. N. Reed was sent to Joshua Chapel in 1944. The church needed to expand. Mr. Reed initiated plans to complete the first unit of the church, which up to that time vas simply an empty space under the sanctuary. The undercroft is large enough to seat two hundred and fifty people. Besides this large room, a kitchen, classrooms, rest rooms were built. Another cornerstone was laid with this inscription: New Joshua Chapel. Completed October 14, 1945. The Reverend Randolph Reed, pastor; R. S. Jenkins, presiding elder; Right Reverend George B. Young, bishop; F. G. Drake, Lee Hawkins, L. Childs, M. Love, A. Nunn, R. Davis, J. H. Robertson, L. Driver, R. Borders, trustees: J. W. Scales, J. H. Robertson, E. F. Finley, C. S. Bass, F. Mormon, Joe Wedgeworth, N. Kindred, S. P. Payne, W. Jackson, E. Jones, R. Jackson, stewards. Return to top From time to time internal alterations have been made for the convenience and comfort of its members. Beginning in 1964 under the administration of the Reverend Mr. W. L. Davis and continuing 1975 under the Reverend Mr. Johnson a pastor’s study, an usher room was built. Heating and air conditioning systems were insta1led. Repairs were made to the foundation. Pews and pulpit furniture were moved to undercroft and new pews and furniture was installed (same wood and style), and carpet was added. Mr. Carrol Davis, builder, and Mr. Joe Wedgeworth, cabinetmaker, did the building and repairs to this church.6 Several changes have taken place in recent years. The original oak doors were replaced due to a request by a local funeral director because it was so difficult to get large caskets in and out the doors. Doors were replaced with glass doors to make more room as requested. Also, the lower stained glass windows behind the choir loft have been carefully boarded for protection until repair and replacement of some of the glass is made. A mural now covers this portion of the arched windows. Also the lower part of windows in the sanctuary have been replaced with clear glass, (shown in picture). Joshua Chapel is the only African Methodist Episcopal Church in Waxahachie. It has been a great asset to the people it has served. It has been blessed with intelligent ministers who have encouraged education among the members. These members have become outstanding doctors: Will Haywood, V. O. Becks, James Hillman, J. E. Munchus, Katherine Haley and James Haley. Dedicated ministers produced by Joshua Chapel are O. A. Mitchell, Edward Gibson, W. T. Moore, Rafe Simon and Jack Harbert. Three of the principals of black public schools have been members: Robert Davis, E. B. Wedgeworth and E. D. Finley. |
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Winter Sale is Currently in Progress
While taking care to maintain its historical integrity, owners Alan Braswell, Donna Foster, and her brother Roy Foster, have renovated and transformed the building into their vision of what an auction house could be. That means making it as inviting and comfortable as possible to make the auction day experience an enjoyable one for everyone.
On Monday, January 26th the Five Twelve Tea House will be giving an Austalia Day Dinner.