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
Inscription.
New Bethel Baptist Church. . 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.
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.
Location. 36° 6.407′ N, 80° 14.797′ W. Marker is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in Forsyth County. Marker is on Trade Street NW north of 10th Street West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1016 Trade St NW, Winston Salem NC 27101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
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
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