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Founded in 1785 as Whatley's Mill Church, this congregation built its sturdy brick sanctuary in 1818; early worshippers reportedly carried guns to services for fear of Indian attack, and famed Baptist Jesse Mercer served as pastor here.
Historical Marker
Bethesda Baptist Church
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About this site
Bethesda Baptist Church is a historical marker in Union Point, Greene County, erected in 1957. It is one of 31 historical markers documented in Greene County, among 117 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 33.6508, -83.0104 near Union Point. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bethesda Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Tuggle Cemetery, Mitchell Cemetery, and Fluker Cemetery.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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