Original Site of Bethel Baptist Church
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N 30° 46.475 W 094° 24.989
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Texas Historical Marker for the original site of Bethel Baptist Church located at 205 West Wheat Street in Woodville, TX
Waymark Code: WMPZ8Q
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/15/2015
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This building now houses the congregation of First Baptist Church of Woodville.
Marker Number: 11358
Marker Text:
First church in county. Organized by Thomas Rock, Milton McQueen, Mrs. Mary Parsons. First pastor was the Rev. J.B. Masterson.
Courthouse was used for worship until church was built 1852. Last of old structure was dismantled in 1957. The original bell is now mounted here. (1968)
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