Bethlehem Baptist Church

Organized in 1871 under the Revs. Billy Cox and H. E. Cleveland. First church was a log cabin on estate of Mrs. Annie Garrett, between Preston and Lee streets. In 1872 missionary society bought present lot. Building then here was remodeled by the Rev. N. L. Wirdlow and congregation. A new church was erected in 1926 during pastorate of the Rev. R. E. Jones. In 1949, present church was built while the Rev. U. S. Cornelius was minister. By 1952, mortgage on building was paid. On April 25, 1971, congregation celebrated centennial with the Rev. E. J. Rhodes as minister. (1972)

Bethlehem Baptist Church is a historical marker in Bonham, Fannin County, dedicated in 1972. It is one of 109 historical markers documented in Fannin County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 262 historic sites cataloged across the county.

The site sits at 33.5880, -96.1810 near Bonham. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bonham High School Auditorium and Gymnasium (historical marker), about 0.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include On Route of Early Texas Streetcars, Risser Hospital, and Biard Home.

This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5147008841. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.