Marshall in Harrison County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Bethesda Baptist Church
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, March 20, 2023
1. Bethesda Baptist Church Marker
Inscription.
Bethesda Baptist Church. . In 1867 the Rev. William Massey organized the "Colored Baptist Church" in his home. Soon the name "Bethesda" was chosen for the Biblical pool where the sick and troubled went for healing. Members of this congregation included prominent business, educational, and political leaders. They helped organize Bishop College in 1881. The first frame church house was razed in 1932 and a brick building was erected under the Rev. W. H. Dudley. After a fire destroyed the structure in 1953, this building was constructed during the pastorate of the Rev. James R. C. Pinn.
In 1867 the Rev. William Massey organized the "Colored Baptist Church" in his home. Soon the name "Bethesda" was chosen for the Biblical pool where the sick and troubled went for healing. Members of this congregation included prominent business, educational, and political leaders. They helped organize Bishop College in 1881. The first frame church house was razed in 1932 and a brick building was erected under the Rev. W. H. Dudley. After a fire destroyed the structure in 1953, this building was constructed during the pastorate of the Rev. James R. C. Pinn.
Erected 1979 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 10140.)
Location. 32° 32.925′ N, 94° 22.53′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Texas, in Harrison County. Marker is at the intersection of West Grand Avenue (U.S. 80) and Compress Street on West Grand Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 West Grand Avenue, Marshall TX 75670, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
