Near Lexington in Davidson County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

Beck's Reformed Church

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023

1. Beck's Reformed Church Marker

Inscription. The congregation of Beck's Reformed Church was organized in the year of our Lord, 1787, under the leadership of the Rev. Mr. Schneider. The first house of worship was a log structure located in the proximity of this marker.

53 acres of land were given on Nov. 5, 1787 by Dr. John Billings, L. Smith and others, to the trustees of the Lutheran and Reformed congregations. These two communions worshipped as a union church from that time until 1878.

In 1878 a large frame church was built some 200 yds. north of this marker. This building was used until the present church, a brick structure, located some 300 yds. south of this marker was dedicated to the service of the Lord on July 22, 1951.

36 ministers have labored in the Beck's Reformed congregation since its organization, pastor now serving being Rev. Horace Sills.

This marker dedicated Oct. 2, 1955
in loving memory of
Bessie L. Miller Parks
who ascended to the Heavenly Father June 20, 1955.
by her husband, Harvey M. Parks and children

This monument rededicated September 9, 1962
after 175 years of Christian service, 1787-1962
Present pastor

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being The Rev. Wade H. Curran, Jr.

Erected 1955 by Harvey M. Parks and children.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.

Location. 35° 45.497′ N, 80° 13.56′ W. Marker is near Lexington, North Carolina, in Davidson County. It is on Becks Church Road ¼ mile north of Homestead Drive, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in the church cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2845 Becks Church Rd, Lexington NC 27292, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont

and specifically in Piedmont Triad.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the original Thirteen Colonies,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 13, 2023

2. Beck's Reformed Church Marker

The present sanctuary, built in 1951, is in the background.

of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Beck's Reformed Church Cemetery (here, next to this marker); Captain Peter Hedrick (a few steps from this marker); In Memory of John Beck, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Beck's United Church of Christ Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wm. Rainey Holt (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Homestead (approx. 4.7 miles away); First Reformed Church (approx. 4.7 miles away); St. Stephen United Methodist Church (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lexington.

Also see . . . History. Becks Reformed Church is one of the oldest German Reformed Churches in Davidson County. Its rich history dates back to the pre-American Revolutionary War years. While November 5, 1787 is recognized as the official beginning of Becks Church, early deeds and various records indicate that Becks Church probably began around 1770. (Becks Reformed Church) (Submitted on January 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.