Thomas Anderson and L.M. Leath bought a plot of land from King Gordon for $25.00. Built with material donated by Booker T. Washington, the new church was named Washington Chapel in appreciation. The first ordained minister was Reverend McClain. 

Washington Chapel expanded under the leadership of Reverend T. R. Newman, who lead the building of a basement, enlarged the choir stand, equiped the kitchen with a new gas stove, hot water heater and refrigerator, new pews, pulpit chairs and a communion table. An organ and exterior brick veneer were also purchased under Reverend Newman's leadership.

In 1974, a 60-unit apartment complex was built on the lower six acres. Washington Chapel continues to be blessed with dynamic leadership, with Reverends Rouse, Davis, Billups and Michaels following Reverend Brown. Reverend Davis has been appointed Bishop, and will serve God in South Africa. Reverend Billups' father served as pastor in the mid-1950's and performed 73 baptisms during his tenure. When God called Reverend Billups home during his service Washington Chapel, Mrs. Billups chose to stay with us and serve as Church Secretary and President of the Missionary Society.

We were blessed with Reverend W. Marshall from Mobile, Al. Washington Chapel welcomed Reverend Marshall as we are prepared to move forward to greater challenges in the future.  

On Nov. 16, 2014, the congregation of Washington Chapel AME Church welcomed the Rev. Dr. Andrew Theodore Holtz Jr. as the newly assigned pastor. Pastor Holtz received the assignment from the Rt. Rev. James L. Davis, Presiding Bishop of the Ninth Episcopal District (Alabama).