Historical Marker
Church Bethel
Historical marker location:
Clayton, Texas
( on CR 152 just N of SH 315 in Clayton, 7 mi. W of Carthage)
Marker installed: 1936
Church Bethel. Organized on Saturday before the 4th Lord's day in September 1843 by Rev. Isaac Reed, a pioneer Baptist minister in his home two miles northwest. Moved to this spot in 1874. The original minutes of organization are in the possession of this church. Erected by the State of Texas, 1936.