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Why do they call it Wesley Chapel?
"Wesley Chapel is -- I think -- older than most people would think. It was settled by the Boyette family in the 1840's," said Rodney Kite-Powell, curator of history at the Tampa Bay History Center.
And the Boyettes had good reason to move here.
Eastern Pasco County was nearly all uninhabited woods. That made it a prime spot for a new government program designed to keep the Seminole Indians away.
"You were given land and a gun, and if you built a house and tilled the ground, so to speak, and stayed there for long enough, you'd get everything for free," Kite-Powell said.
"The government would just give you land. And that's what the Boyette family did."
The future Wesley Chapel area was first called Double Branch, like two branches of a creek. Another early town nickname was Gatorville.
Eventually, the area picked up the name of the Methodist church that stood at what's now the corner of State Road 54 and Boyette Road.
The church was called Wesley Chapel, and was named in honor of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley.
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Wesley Ruggles's birth name is Wesley Heinsch Ruggles.
What is the birth name of Rutina Wesley?
Rutina Wesley's birth name is Rutina L. Wesley.
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Wesley Pipes's birth name is Wesley Lawrence.
What is the distance from Wesley Chapel FL to Seffner FL?
There are 14.241 miles between Wesley Chapel, Florida and Seffner, Florida.
Is there a michaels craft store in Wesley Chapel Fl?
According to Michael's store locator, this store is in Wesley Chapel. 5913 Wesley Grove Blvd Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (813) 907-0842 Mon-Sat: 9:00 am- 9:00 pm Sun: 10:00 am- 7:00 pm
How many miles from wesley chapel fl to winter park fl?
95 miles taking this route:Take I-75 SOUTH from Wesley Chapel to I-4 to TAMPA and ORLANDO at EXIT 261. Follow signs to I-4 EAST to ORLANDO.Take I-4 EAT to Winter Park.
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Bryans Crossroads, South Carolina.
When was Wesley's Chapel created?
Wesley's Chapel was created in 1778.
What famous people live in Wesley Chapel FL?
Noel Juliano Suarez He's a famous porn star.
When was Wesley Chapel High School created?
Wesley Chapel High School was created in 1999.
When was Wesley Chapel A.M.E Church created?
Wesley Chapel A.M.E Church was created in 1904.
Where is the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Branch in Decatur located?
The address of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Branch is: 2861 Wesley Chapel Road, Decatur, 30034 2314
What is the motto of Wesley Chapel High School?
Wesley Chapel High School's motto is 'Home of the Wildcats'.
What is the phone number of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Branch in Decatur?
The phone number of the Wesley Chapel-William C. Brown Branch is: 404-286-6980.
What is the driving distance from Wesley Chapel to Crystal River?
69 miles.
