BethelBapChurchHistoricMarker

Photo by Mary Martin Harper in 1970's.

Bethel Baptist Church
Submitted By Mary Harper

....."Built 1901 for congregation organized January 6, 1849 by Rev. J. W. D. Creath, among settlers from Louisiana. Membership in early days included the family slaves. First church located at Colita, an early Polk County town, was moved in 1872 to Bold Springs."
State Historical Survey Committee
Registered Texas Historical Landmark-1966

Notes:
Organizing members: John Marsh and wife, James E. Marsh, John R. Mainer, W. S. Mainer, Sarah A. Callaham, Mary M. Poindexter, Rev. J. W. D. Creath of Huntsville, Texas, moderator.