Near Weir in Choctaw County, Mississippi — The American South (East South Central)

Bethsalem Presbyterian Church

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2024

1. Bethsalem Presbyterian Church Marker

Inscription. Begun ca. 1839 by Rev. James Martin. Present building of virgin pine erected in early 1840s. Known as “a mother of churches,” it supported a session house, a school, and an annual campmeeting.

Erected 1988 by Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Mississippi State Historical Marker Program series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.

Location. 33° 11.917′ N, 89° 10.653′ W. Marker is near Weir, Mississippi, in Choctaw County. Marker is on Concord-Bethsalem Road, 0.1 miles north of Highpoint-Weir Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 139 Concord-Bethsalem Rd, Louisville MS 39339, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Concord Cemetery (approx. 2.4 miles away); Coleman's Mill (approx. 7.3 miles away); Choctaw County High School (approx. 7.6 miles away); Choctaw County War Memorial (approx. 7.7 miles away); Hoyt Ming (approx. 7.7 miles away); Governor Ray Mabus (approx. 7.7 miles away); Governor J.P. Coleman (approx. 7.7 miles away); Two Steps From The Blues (approx. 7.7 miles away).

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Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2024

2. Bethsalem Presbyterian Church Marker

Bethsalem Presbyterian Church (front) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 12, 2024

3. Bethsalem Presbyterian Church (front)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 42 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.