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

Little Bethel Baptist Church

Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

1. Little Bethel Baptist Church Marker

Inscription. Little Bethel Baptist Church was established in the community of Stall Cup, outside of Ladonia, on April 14, 1912. At that time, there was no nearby church for African Americans living in southeast Fannin County. Around 1932, Deacon John Marshall moved Little Bethel to Ladonia because poor road conditions were affecting the church's membership. In 1938, several members purchased the current property and a church building was constructed to replace the previous structure that had burned down. For 100 years, the Little Bethel Baptist Church has served, and continues to serve, Ladonia and surrounding communities with charity, leadership, and spiritual guidance.

Erected 2012 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 17324.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 14, 1912.

Location. 33° 25.42′ N, 95° 57.374′ W. Marker is in Ladonia, Texas, in Fannin County. It is at the intersection of South Wilson Street and State Highway 34 on South Wilson Street. The marker is located in front of the church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 S Wilson Street, Ladonia TX 75449, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Prairies & Lakes Region.

It is also in the American South.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Republic of Texas,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ladonia (approx. half a mile away); Bethel Lodge No. 134 A.F. & A.M.

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(approx. 0.6 miles away); Ladonia Presbyterian Church Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ladonia Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ladonia Cemetery (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ladonia Baptist Church World War I Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); First Baptist Church of Ladonia (approx. 0.8 miles away); Site of Bartley-Woods School (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ladonia.

Also see . . . Ladonia, TX. Texas State Historical Association (TSHA) (Submitted on October 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The Little Bethel Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

2. The Little Bethel Baptist Church and Marker

Little Bethel Baptist Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 28, 2023

3. Little Bethel Baptist Church and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,346 times since then and 33 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week April 14, 2024. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 9, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.