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Church Bethel. Organized on Saturday before the 4th Lord's day in September 1843 by Rev. Isaac Reed, a pioneer Baptist minister in his home two miles northwest. Moved to this spot in 1874. The original minutes of organization are in the possession of this church. Erected by the State of Texas, 1936.
Church Bethel is a historical marker in Clayton, Panola County, dedicated in 1936. It is one of 46 historical markers documented in Panola County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 87 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.0989, -94.4817 near Clayton. The nearest cataloged historic site is Reed, Rev. Isaac (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Williamson, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, and Allison Chapel United Methodist Church.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5365010821. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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