Rural church gets a revival

Fairview Chapel east of Mildred sat vacant for decades. Recently, members of area Methodist churches revitalized the old sanctuary.

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May 7, 2024 - 2:04 PM

Members of the Bronson, Moran, and Mildred Methodist churches congregate at the Fairview Chapel for a combined service on April 28. Pastor Tracy Smith leads the service the last Sunday of each month. Courtesy photo

Fairview Chapel is experiencing a renaissance of sorts. The small chapel, located 2 miles east of Mildred on West Virginia Road, has sat largely vacant over the decades. Recently, members of the Methodist churches in Bronson, Moran and Mildred have taken a keen interest in revitalizing the old sanctuary.

The chapel saw its beginnings in 1878 when a group of Presbyterians built its first iteration. Services were held there for several years before waning off in 1886. The chapel was then used only on occasion when preachers from Moran would hold services there. In 1918, the church…

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