In 1885, a small group of Methodists began gathering for worship in this area. In the warmer months, services were held under a brush arbor, and during the winter, the congregation met in a nearby schoolhouse, with B.H. Sasnett serving as one of the earliest ministers.

As the fellowship grew, members dreamed of having a permanent place of worship. In 1887, they purchased a one-acre parcel from David Carmichael for $10, about a mile from their original meeting site. Trees from members’ own land were donated for construction, and local sawmill operator J.B. Settle prepared the timber. With the help of the congregation, the new church was built. The Reverend J.E. England became the first minister to serve in the completed sanctuary, and the church was named in his honor.

In 1948, the building underwent significant improvements, including a complete renovation of the sanctuary interior. Sunday school rooms were added, though the church’s exterior retained its original charm. Additional updates followed—most notably, the purchase of a new piano in 1965 and the installation of new windows in 1968.

For more than 135 years, this quaint country chapel has remained a place of worship, fellowship, and community. Its simple beauty, rich history, and faithful congregation stand as a testament to the dedication of those early Methodists who built it and the generations who have lovingly preserved it.