Jimbour History - The Chapel

Religious observance has been an important and continuing part of life at Jimbour since its establishment in 1841. The Reverend Benjamin Glennie,pioneering Anglican priest of the Darling Downs, recorded celebrating a " Hearty service" at Jimbour in 1851.

The Jimbour Chapel dates from 1868. In addition to providing a venue for services for various denominations, it served as the original  Jimbour school upon its establishment in 1873, and a cinema in the 1940's and 1950's.