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.
Bethel Baptist Church
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Bethel Baptist Church is a historical marker in Woodville, Tyler County. It is one of 29 historical markers documented in Tyler County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 138 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 30.7801, -94.4196 near Woodville. The nearest cataloged historic site is Magnolia (cemetery), about 0.2 miles away. Others within a short drive include Young, Rev. Acton, Kirby, John Henry-and Education in Woodville, and Shivers, Allan - Texas Statesman.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5457011358. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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