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Bethlehem Baptist Church

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1415 Franklin, Bonham, TX, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 33° 35' 7.44381999996", -96° 10' 46.89760000008"
 
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    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.

This page last updated: 8/30/2009

Bethlehem Baptist Church Historical Marker Location Map, Bonham, Texas

 
   
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