Tonight was a auction of this little church. It's doors have been closed to the congregation since 2001. It can be found on a gravel road southeast of Centerville, Iowa.
The name is Sharon Chapel built 1890.
It also host a small cemetery in the backyard. Upon walking the grounds, it was noted many families of Appanoose county. The entrance stone stated, land donated by the McCoy family. The first row i found my ancestors of the late 1800s. It had several GAR stars at the graves , which means several patriots of the Civil War.
Three members remained in 2001. But one of those members was the minister! Wouldn't it of been a great day to see the curved pews filled with all the families who walked these lands.!!
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