Bethel Baptist Church - Livingston, TX
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N 30° 50.345 W 094° 59.240
15R E 309941 N 3413458
Established in 1849, Bethel Baptist Church is located on FM-350 about 10 miles NNW of Livingston, TX (Polk County) and has served the surrounding rural communities for over 170 years. The church itself was built in 1901.
Waymark Code: WM139EA
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2020
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Per a Texas historical marker by the church building's entrance:
"Built 1901 for congregation organized Jan. 6, 1849, by Rev. J. W. D. Creath, among settlers from Louisiana. Membership in early days included the family slaves. First church, located at Colita, an early Polk County town, was moved in 1872 to Bold Springs.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966"
Date Built: 01/01/1901
Age of Church building determined by?: Historical marker
Service Times:
Sunday School 9:50am -- Morning Worship 11:00am -- Wed Bible Study 6:45pm
Church Address:
8815 Farm to Market Rd 350 N.
Livingston, TX USA
77351
Website: Not listed
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