Historical Marker

Bethel Presbyterian Church

East Columbia · Brazoria County · Dedicated 1966 · THC Atlas #5039009529

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Marker Inscription

One of oldest in Texas, was organized June 13, 1840. Land and original church given by Mrs. J. H. Bell. New church acquired, 1932. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1966

About this site

Bethel Presbyterian Church is a historical marker in East Columbia, Brazoria County, dedicated in 1966. It is one of 125 historical markers documented in Brazoria County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 223 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 29.1435, -95.6120 near East Columbia. The nearest cataloged historic site is Nash-Wright House (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Carry Nation's Hotel, Bell's Landing, and Sweeny - Waddy Log Cabin.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5039009529. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

History

Bethel Presbyterian Church, one of the oldest Presbyterian congregations in Texas, was organized June 13, 1840, by Rev. William Y. Allen with ten members, on land given by Mrs. J. H. Bell. Rev. Hugh Wilson, sometimes called the 'Father of Texas Presbyterianism,' preached the first sermon. Over the years the congregation used several buildings in the Columbia area. The state historical marker was erected in 1966.

Sources: hmdb.org bethelpreswc.org

📍 29.1435, -95.6120 · East Columbia, Brazoria County

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