Historical Marker

Original Site of Bethel Baptist Church

Historical marker location:
205 W Wheat St., Woodville, Texas
( Attached to entry way of 1st Bapist Church Auditorium,)

First church in county. Organized by Thomas Rock, Milton McQueen, Mrs. Mary Parsons. First pastor was the Rev. J.B. Masterson.

Courthouse was used for worship until church was built 1852. Last of old structure was dismantled in 1957. The original bell is now mounted here.