Near Livingston in Polk County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Bethel Baptist Church

Photographed By Larry D. Moore, January 27, 2023

1. Bethel Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 1966 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 10385.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is January 6, 1849.

Location. 30° 50.346′ N, 94° 59.24′ W. Marker is near Livingston, Texas, in Polk County. Marker is at the intersection of Farm to Market Road 350 and Sugar Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on Highway 350. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8815 FM350N, Livingston TX 77351, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Wesley Hardin (1853-1895) (approx. 7½ miles away); Greenfield Cemetery (approx. 8.2 miles away); Dunbar High School (approx. 8.8 miles away); Trinity Lodge No. 14, A.F. & A.M. (approx. 9.2 miles away); Education in Livingston (approx. 9.3 miles away); First State Bank of Livingston (approx. 9.4 miles away); Early Indian Trails (approx. 9.4 miles away); Chief John Blount (approx. 9.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Livingston.

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Photographed By Larry D. Moore, January 27, 2023

2. Bethel Baptist Church

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2023, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 117 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2023, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.