Bethesda Church - Elverson, PA
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Janila
N 40° 12.214 W 075° 45.506
18T E 435452 N 4450627
Little country church with an even smaller congregation.
Waymark Code: WMYTEA
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2018
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Bethesda Baptist Church began life as a non-denominational church about 1782 as defined by an inscription in charcoal on a beam in the attic. The inscription says that the church was "built 1782 by T. Lloyd". In 1827, the church and its congregation were accepted by the Philadelphia Baptist Association.
Among the 32 members of the church were many who were employed by the nearby Hopewell Furnace. The Furnace has been designated as a National Historic Site and the church which is about a mile away from the furnace has been adopted by the furnace.
There is a cemetery which surrounds the church with tombstones dating back to 1807 and the newest one I saw was dated 1949.
The church is no longer active. Additional information can be obtained from the National Park Service website.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1782
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Baptist
Street address of Church:
Bethesda Road
Elverson, PA United States
19520
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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