Bonham in Fannin County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)

Bethlehem Baptist Church

Photographed By James Hulse, September 27, 2023

1. Bethlehem Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Organized in 1871 under the Revs. Billy Cox and H.E. Cleveland. First church was a log cabin on estate of Mrs. Annie Garrett, between Preston and Lee Streets. In 1872 Missionary Society bought present lot. Building then here was remodeled by the Rev. N.L. Wirdlow and congregation. A new church was erected in 1926 during pastorate of the Rev. R.E. Jones. In 1949, present church was built while the Rev. U.S. Cornelius was minister. By 1952, mortgage on building was paid. On April 25, 1971, congregation celebrated centennial with the Rev. E.J. Rhodes as minister.

Erected 1972 by State Historical Survey Committee. (Marker Number 8841.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1971.

Location. 33° 35.281′ N, 96° 10.859′ W. Marker is in Bonham, Texas, in Fannin County. Marker is at the intersection of Franklin Street and West 15th Street, on the left when traveling north on Franklin Street. The marker is located in the front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1415 Franklin Street, Bonham TX 75418, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bonham High School Auditorium and Gymnasium (approx. ¼ mile away); On Route of Early Texas Streetcars (approx. 0.4 miles away);

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Risser Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Presbyterian Church U.S. (approx. half a mile away); First United Methodist Church of Bonham (approx. half a mile away); First Baptist Church (approx. half a mile away); First Christian Church of Bonham (approx. half a mile away); Trinity Episcopal Church (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bonham.

Also see . . . Bethlehem Baptist Church. Fannin County Historical Commission (Submitted on October 7, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Bethlehem Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 27, 2023

2. The Bethlehem Baptist Church and Marker

The view of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and Marker from across the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, September 27, 2023

3. The view of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and Marker from across the street

Credits. This page was last revised on October 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 40 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 4, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.