Powell Chapel Restoration Project
The Powell Chapel, located in Oak Hill Cemetery, is a landmark that is familiar to the citizens of Boone County, Indiana. William L. Powell, a philanthropist from Lebanon, Indiana, donated the funds to build the chapel. Dedicated on September 28, 1930, the chapel was built as a memorial to the Knights of Pythias and the International Order of Red Men. The exterior is constructed of pink granite and Indiana limestone. The architecture is strongly influenced by the Rural Gothic Church of England. Throughout the years, the chapel has been used for many community functions such as art shows, church services, memorials, meetings, and other events.
In recent years, the chapel's facade has been found to have structural issues and work to restore the facade is ongoing. In 2010, the Oak Hill Cemetery Association, The Boone County Historical Society, and the Lebanon Public Library (cemetery group) formed a partnership in an effort to raise funds for the preservation of the Powell Chapel. This partnership, Cemetery Preservation and Restoration (CPR), is actively working on the ongoing project of restoring the Powell Chapel.
CPR is currently soliciting donations to help with the restoration of the chapel. If you would like to donate to the preservation fund, please contact the Oak Hill Cemetery office for additional information.
In recent years, the chapel's facade has been found to have structural issues and work to restore the facade is ongoing. In 2010, the Oak Hill Cemetery Association, The Boone County Historical Society, and the Lebanon Public Library (cemetery group) formed a partnership in an effort to raise funds for the preservation of the Powell Chapel. This partnership, Cemetery Preservation and Restoration (CPR), is actively working on the ongoing project of restoring the Powell Chapel.
CPR is currently soliciting donations to help with the restoration of the chapel. If you would like to donate to the preservation fund, please contact the Oak Hill Cemetery office for additional information.
The interior of Powell Chapel.
Powell Chapel has a portico on the south side of the building.
