The History of Wesley Chapel, Florida

Much of the genealogical research for Wesleybeaches. In only 25 minutes you could be in
Chapel has been accomplished by a local businessdowntown Tampa enjoying a day of big city
owner Michael Boyette. Through his investigationshopping or parking of the wonderful and
he has discovered that Wesley Chapel originallyenjoyable Tampa nightlife.
was an element of Hernando. The area wasWesley Chapel represents a community on the
initially developed around the middle of the 1800's.move. The pastures and citrus fields of old have
It appears that the land was originally granted togiven way for the construction of the upscale
a Mr. Edward Boyette Sr and his four sons as aneighborhoods and its related luxury homes
result of Florida's Armed Occupation Act. Theproviding a quality of living for many of Tampa's
name of this community was established in honorexecutives and their friendly families. These
of John Wesley the founder of the Methodismfamilies could have lived anywhere they choose
faith. The church which signified Wesley Chapelbut they preferred the quiet suburban lifestyle.
stood directly across the current location of theWith its newly built shopping center the area
Double Branch Church. Edward's grandson Thomascontinues to expand in an effort to cater to the
Boyette named this spot Double Branch becausesuburban pioneers who make it what it is today.
of the twin creeks flowing through this property.The community of Wesley Chapel offers a vast
The area continued to grow and prosper andarray of communities for ones consideration when
today Wesley Chapel real estate is packed withselecting a new home. Within this district you will
many reasonably valued single family propertiesfind Seven Oaks with its attractive subdivision,
and homes. The property values of homes in thethere is also the fashionable Saddlebrook that
Wesley Chapel area have increased in valueproudly displays its luxurious lakefront properties
greatly within the last seven years. The realas well as its elegant golf course homes. There is
estate future of this area continues to lookalso the Meadow Pointe which is a diverse
favorable for the next five years.community located in the central part of Wesley
Principally located in the suburb, a mere 25 milesChapel. Meadow Pointe is a world wide attraction
to the east of the stunning Gulf of Mexico sandyand the focal point of for new residents.