Details for Bethlehem Baptist Church

Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5147008841

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Marker Number 8841
Atlas Number 5147008841
Marker Title Bethlehem Baptist Church
Index Entry Bethlehem Baptist Church
Address 1415 Franklin St.
City Bonham
County Fannin
UTM Zone 14
UTM Easting 761621
UTM Northing 3720039
Subject Codes churches; Baptist denomination; African American topics
Marker Year 1972
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark No
Marker Location Bethlehem Baptist Church, W side Franklin St. opposite W. 15th St.
Private Property No
Marker Condition Damaged
Marker Size 18" x 28"
Marker Text Organized in 1871 under the Revs. Billy Cox and H. E. Cleveland. First church was a log cabin on estate of Mrs. Annie Garrett, between Preston and Lee streets. In 1872 missionary society bought present lot. Building then here was remodeled by the Rev. N. L. Wirdlow and congregation. A new church was erected in 1926 during pastorate of the Rev. R. E. Jones. In 1949, present church was built while the Rev. U. S. Cornelius was minister. By 1952, mortgage on building was paid. On April 25, 1971, congregation celebrated centennial with the Rev. E. J. Rhodes as minister. (1972)

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