Bethel in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Bethel Church
Photographed By Kevin White, September 6, 2007
1. Old Bethel Church Marker
Inscription.
Old Bethel Church. . In 1850, the people of this area decided to build a church where the Word of God could be preached and expounded. Burr and Emsey Glascock donated the land and were the main leaders. Private donations by the people of the community were a large factor in accomplishing the work. After the Civil War, the church needed extensive repair because it had been used as a hospital and horse stable by troops of both armies. Bethel which means “House of God” has faithfully served as a meeting place for all people. The church was moved to its present site in October 1977 where it is still loved by all who worship there – Amen.
In 1850, the people of this area decided to build a church where the Word of God could be preached and expounded. Burr and Emsey Glascock donated the land and were the main leaders. Private donations by the people of the community were a large factor in accomplishing the work. After the Civil War, the church needed extensive repair because it had been used as a hospital and horse stable by troops of both armies. Bethel which means “House of God” has faithfully served as a meeting place for all people. The church was moved to its present site in October 1977 where it is still loved by all who worship there – Amen.
Erected 1980 by Prince William County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 26.)
Location. 38° 39.311′ N, 77° 18.525′ W. Marker is in Bethel, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker is on Minnieville Road (Route 640) 0.1 miles west of Smoketown Road, on the right when
Click or scan to see this page online
traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13506 Minnieville Road, Woodbridge VA 22192, United States of America. Touch for directions.
The Old Bethel Church can be seen in the distance.
Photographed By Kevin White, September 6, 2007
3. Old Bethel Church relocation information
Old Bethel Church
circa 1850
Relocated to this site on Columbus Day
Oct. 12, 1977
Photographed By Kevin White, September 6, 2007
4. Old Bethel Church
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,090 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 6, 2007, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.