Near Thompson's Station in Williamson County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
Bethesda
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 9, 2020
1. Bethesda Marker
Bethesda is a Biblical name meaning "House of Mercy." Early family names in the community included Alexander, Bond, Blythe, Grigsby, Irvin, Sprott, Steeke, and Waddey. Beloved area physicians were Drs. Blythe, Core, Eggleston, and Bennett. Gone but once thriving were Chrisman's broom factory, Mosley's sawmill, Scales' store and post office, and Waddey's chair factory. Masonic Lodge 201 was organized in 1830. The community's first two school buildings were at the crossroads before the school moved to this hill in 1936.The Methodist Church, organized in 1832, moved to its present location in 1960. The Presbyterian Church was organized and built in 1879.Erected 1998 by Williamson County Historical Society in memory of James W. Bond, Jr. and Leo Grigsby Bond.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee – Williamson County Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 35° 45.935′ N, 86° 47.925′ W. Marker is near Thompson's
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Cross Keys (approx. 2.1 miles away); Mount Carmel/Duplex (approx. 2.3 miles away); Sam and Kirk McGee (approx. 2.9 miles away); New Hope Presbyterian Church (approx. 3.2 miles away); Rucker Cemetery (approx. 3˝ miles away); The Cove (approx. 3˝ miles away); Peytonsville (approx. 3.8 miles away); Moses Steele Cemetery (approx. 4.1 miles away).
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 9, 2020
2. Bethesda Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2020, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
