Bethlehem Baptist Church - Bonham, TX
N 33° 35.281 W 096° 10.858
14S E 761622 N 3720040
Bethlehem Baptist Church is at 1415 Franklin Ave, Bonham, TX.
Waymark Code: WMVA42
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/21/2017
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A 1972 Texas Historical Marker provides some background:
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.
Date Built: 01/01/1949
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
Service Times:
Sunday, 11 AM
Website: [Web Link]
Church Address:
1415 Franklin Ave
Bonham, TX USA
75418
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