Bethlehem Baptist Church - Union Township, NJ
N 40° 38.496 W 074° 59.635
18T E 500514 N 4498972
The Bethlehem Baptist Church building was built in 1858 and abandoned in 1906 due to dwindling membership.
Waymark Code: WM8CQY
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2010
Views: 10
The Congregation was formed in 1837. This stucco over stone building was built in 1858. So many members transferred out of this church to ones nearer their homes in Cherryville, Clinton and Lebanon that the congregation was depleted and the building abandoned in 1906. Although the roof collapsed long ago, the four walls are still remarkably intact. Some in the community see it as a safety hazard and would like to see the building torn down. The building can be clearly seen on the south side of Interstate 78 west of Clinton near exit 11.
Marker Name: Bethlehem Baptist Church
Marker Type: Local? Unofficial
Marker text:
Bethlehem Baptist Church
Congregation sas formed in 1837. Church built same year on the Brunswick-Easton Turnpike (now Rt. 78). Abandoned in 1906.
Dedication Date: 01/01/2000
City: Pattenburg
County: Hunterdon
Group responsible for placement: Hunterdon County Cultural and Historic Commission
Web Link: [Web Link]
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