Winston-Salem in Forsyth County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
New Bethel Baptist Church
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
1. New Bethel Baptist Church Marker
In 1890, New Bethel Baptist Church was organized by the Reverend George Holland, a minister from Danville, Virginia. The congregation first met in the Trade Street home of John Lee and his wife, Alice Snow Lee. The 25-member congregation later purchased property across from the Lee's house and built the church between 1904 and 1906. Soon the membership grew into the thousands, with over 4,000 members joining between 1915 and 1931. In 1944, the Reverend Jerry Drayton, Sr. became church pastor, where he remained for 62 years. Reverend Drayton was a champion for racial equality and served on many local and statewide boards. He was instrumental in improving education for the illiterate and housing for the homeless.Erected 2014 by Winston-Salem Historic Marker Program.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 36° 6.407′ N, 80° 14.797′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Pond (approx. ¼ mile away); B.F. Huntley Furniture Co. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lloyd Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Symbol of Service (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pythian Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Downtown North Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Depot Street Graded School Site (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winston-Salem.
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
2. New Bethel Baptist Church Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
3. New Bethel Baptist Church Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
4. New Bethel Baptist Church Marker
Photographed By Michael C. Wilcox, October 15, 2016
5. New Bethel Baptist Church
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 16, 2016, by Michael C. Wilcox of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
