From historical Marker on site. PATTON CHAPEL CHURCH 1866 Just after the War Between the States Robert Berry Patton gave seven acres of land, logs from his sawmill to build a church, school, and cemetery. He served as the first pastor. Fire destroyed the church in 1908 and 1939. The school served the area until 1924. Many early settlers are buried here and the site is still in use. As a city landmark and after several name changes, it is now HOOVER FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HOOVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Until more recent times death certificates list the cemetery as Patton Chapel